Focus: Are we on the path that Bradbury is projecting in Fahrenheit 451?
TCAP : Very, very shortened class today!
Starting a new document in your F451 folder: A Glimpse of Our Society Through Commercials
As you watch each commercial, consider what it reflects about our society and/or how it connects our society to that of F451. Type your reflections for any THREE of these commercials.
Netflix
More Netflix
Playstation (watching this one is optional)
Jimmy John's
Radio Shack
iPad
Best Buy
Wii
Gogurt
Campbell's
Prozac
HW:
1. Remember that if you did not take the SAT vocabulary quiz last Friday, you will be taking it this Friday.
2. Finish reading your memoir and bring it to class on Friday along with your green packet.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
We're English 10 Nerds and Loving It: March 11, 2014
Focus: What does our future look like, according to Bradbury?
TCAP: Shortened Class
1. Warming up: Perusing your fishbowl grades from yesterday and explaining what they mean
If you were a leader...
In the mastery category, you have a syllabus grade (30 points). I'm looking for thought-provoking questions, thematic categories, incorporation of quotations, and professionalism.
Also in the mastery category, you have a facilitation grade (10 points).
9 or 10: You posed questions, you listened actively to people's comments, you helped speed up or slow down the conversation when necessary, and you discussed topics as well.
7 or 8: You posed questions, but you didn't really jump in much to move things along. You didn't discuss much or at all, and you didn't always demonstrate that you were listening.
1-6: You were actually taking away from the quality of the conversation, either through irrelevant comments, side conversations, or other somewhat disrespectful behavior. I did not get the sense that you had completed the reading.
0: You were either absent on your leadership day or you didn't contribute at all.
If you were on the outer circle...
In the growth category, you have a blogging grade (10 points).
Perfect 10: You commented thoughtfully and consistently from the beginning of the discussion to the end, and you incorporated at least one quotation from the book into one of your comments.
9: You commented thoughtfully and consistently from the beginning of the discussion to the end, using proper grammar and demonstrating that you completed the reading. You perhaps forgot to include a quotation.
7-8: You had a few solid comments, but you either disappeared for part of the discussion, or you neglected proper grammar, or you had a comment or two that just didn't say much (ex: "I agree.").
1-6: You were having some issues, friend. Perhaps you were having a side conversation, or listening to music, or doing other homework, or you disappeared from the blog for a significant part of the discussion. Or perhaps you were posting distracting, irrelevant comments.
0: You did not post any comments.
Note: If you get into a hotseat and contribute thoughtfully, your grade is automatically elevated by one point.
If you were a discusser, you have a grade in the growth category (10 points).
Perfect 10: You elevated the conversation to new levels, reading passages aloud, bringing in historical context, looking up words, and/or approaching the text from a unique angle.
8 or 9: You commented thoughtfully and consistently. I could tell that you read the assigned pages thoughtfully.
6 or 7: The jury is out on whether or not you actually did the reading. Your comments were somewhat vague or inconsistent.
1-5: You brought shame on the fishbowl.
0: You were absent on the day you signed up to be a discusser and never made it up.
2. Enjoying our second fishbowl discussion: F451, pages 28-30
HW:
1. If you did not take the quiz last week on SAT lists 11-15, be prepared to take it this Friday.
2. Bring your memoir independent reading book and your green packet to class on Friday.
3. Catch up with F451 if you have fallen a bit behind.
TCAP: Shortened Class
1. Warming up: Perusing your fishbowl grades from yesterday and explaining what they mean
If you were a leader...
In the mastery category, you have a syllabus grade (30 points). I'm looking for thought-provoking questions, thematic categories, incorporation of quotations, and professionalism.
Also in the mastery category, you have a facilitation grade (10 points).
9 or 10: You posed questions, you listened actively to people's comments, you helped speed up or slow down the conversation when necessary, and you discussed topics as well.
7 or 8: You posed questions, but you didn't really jump in much to move things along. You didn't discuss much or at all, and you didn't always demonstrate that you were listening.
1-6: You were actually taking away from the quality of the conversation, either through irrelevant comments, side conversations, or other somewhat disrespectful behavior. I did not get the sense that you had completed the reading.
0: You were either absent on your leadership day or you didn't contribute at all.
If you were on the outer circle...
In the growth category, you have a blogging grade (10 points).
Perfect 10: You commented thoughtfully and consistently from the beginning of the discussion to the end, and you incorporated at least one quotation from the book into one of your comments.
9: You commented thoughtfully and consistently from the beginning of the discussion to the end, using proper grammar and demonstrating that you completed the reading. You perhaps forgot to include a quotation.
7-8: You had a few solid comments, but you either disappeared for part of the discussion, or you neglected proper grammar, or you had a comment or two that just didn't say much (ex: "I agree.").
1-6: You were having some issues, friend. Perhaps you were having a side conversation, or listening to music, or doing other homework, or you disappeared from the blog for a significant part of the discussion. Or perhaps you were posting distracting, irrelevant comments.
0: You did not post any comments.
Note: If you get into a hotseat and contribute thoughtfully, your grade is automatically elevated by one point.
If you were a discusser, you have a grade in the growth category (10 points).
Perfect 10: You elevated the conversation to new levels, reading passages aloud, bringing in historical context, looking up words, and/or approaching the text from a unique angle.
8 or 9: You commented thoughtfully and consistently. I could tell that you read the assigned pages thoughtfully.
6 or 7: The jury is out on whether or not you actually did the reading. Your comments were somewhat vague or inconsistent.
1-5: You brought shame on the fishbowl.
0: You were absent on the day you signed up to be a discusser and never made it up.
2. Enjoying our second fishbowl discussion: F451, pages 28-30
HW:
1. If you did not take the quiz last week on SAT lists 11-15, be prepared to take it this Friday.
2. Bring your memoir independent reading book and your green packet to class on Friday.
3. Catch up with F451 if you have fallen a bit behind.
Monday, March 10, 2014
We're English 10 Nerds and Loving It: March 10, 2014
Focus: What does our future look like, according to Bradbury?
1. Exploring your thoughts on censorship: Agree, disagree, unsure (while you're working on this, I'm going to check out your yellow observation charts)
2. Quickly reviewing fishbowl expectations
3. Diving into the world of F451 together with our first fishbowl: Pages 3-28
HW:
1. Our next fishbowl discussion is already upon us tomorrow (Tuesday) if you're in my 1st or 3rd hour class; if you're in my 6th hour, you have until Thursday.
2. Please read pages 28-40 in F451 and fill out the back of your observation chart.
3. TCAP reminders:
a. Bring a book to read, but leave your blue bookmark at home.
b. Leave your cell phones in your lockers.
c. Long constructed response: Start with an introductory paragraph, follow with 2-3 body paragraphs, then end with a conclusion. Show them that you know how to write. Bring in specific examples, and use up as much of the space as you can.
d. Short constructed response: Start with a thesis/topic sentence, bring in specific examples, and use up as much of the space as you can.
1. Exploring your thoughts on censorship: Agree, disagree, unsure (while you're working on this, I'm going to check out your yellow observation charts)
2. Quickly reviewing fishbowl expectations
3. Diving into the world of F451 together with our first fishbowl: Pages 3-28
HW:
1. Our next fishbowl discussion is already upon us tomorrow (Tuesday) if you're in my 1st or 3rd hour class; if you're in my 6th hour, you have until Thursday.
2. Please read pages 28-40 in F451 and fill out the back of your observation chart.
3. TCAP reminders:
a. Bring a book to read, but leave your blue bookmark at home.
b. Leave your cell phones in your lockers.
c. Long constructed response: Start with an introductory paragraph, follow with 2-3 body paragraphs, then end with a conclusion. Show them that you know how to write. Bring in specific examples, and use up as much of the space as you can.
d. Short constructed response: Start with a thesis/topic sentence, bring in specific examples, and use up as much of the space as you can.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
We're English 10 Nerds and Loving It: March 6, 2014
Focus: How can we become better readers, especially with a text as tough as F451?
Remember to turn in your Midsummer essays by 3:00 today, please. It must be a printed, clean copy.
1. Warming up: Taking five minutes to review vocabulary, look over old quizzes, and ask questions
2. (Optional): Acing the SAT vocabulary test, Lists 11-15. Remember that if you choose not to take the test today, you must take it next Friday. We will not be dedicating any more time in class to review, so it will be up to you to review on your own.
3. Reading your memoirs (you have one week left to finish them)
4. Going back into the world of Fahrenheit 451 and figuring out Bradbury's world; use your yellow observation charts to help yourself.
HW:
1. Turn in your Midsummer essays by 3:00 today (clean, printed copy).
2. Read through page 28 in F451 and complete the front side of your yellow observation sheet by Monday; leaders and discussers for Monday's fishbowl should be ready to go.
3. Memoir reading
(4. If you'd like to revise your memoir, please e-mail me to set up a conference.)
Remember to turn in your Midsummer essays by 3:00 today, please. It must be a printed, clean copy.
1. Warming up: Taking five minutes to review vocabulary, look over old quizzes, and ask questions
2. (Optional): Acing the SAT vocabulary test, Lists 11-15. Remember that if you choose not to take the test today, you must take it next Friday. We will not be dedicating any more time in class to review, so it will be up to you to review on your own.
3. Reading your memoirs (you have one week left to finish them)
4. Going back into the world of Fahrenheit 451 and figuring out Bradbury's world; use your yellow observation charts to help yourself.
HW:
1. Turn in your Midsummer essays by 3:00 today (clean, printed copy).
2. Read through page 28 in F451 and complete the front side of your yellow observation sheet by Monday; leaders and discussers for Monday's fishbowl should be ready to go.
3. Memoir reading
(4. If you'd like to revise your memoir, please e-mail me to set up a conference.)
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
We're English 10 Nerds and Loving It: March 5, 2014
Focus: What does it mean to be a "good reader," especially when the text is as challenging as F451 is?
1. Warming up: Reviewing Lists 11-15 so that you can ace tomorrow's vocabulary test
____________________ was startled when he woke up and saw....
2. Returning your reading charts from last week, explaining your grades, and giving you an opportunity to improve
3. Reading the first pages of Fahrenheit 451 together and starting to work on your observation chart
4. Double checking your fishbowl dates
HW:
1. Study for tomorrow's vocabulary test on SAT lists 11-15
2. Bring to class your memoir and the green packet that I gave out last Friday.
3. By Monday, finish reading through page 28 in Fahrenheit 451 and complete the front side of your yellow observation chart.
4. Remember that tomorrow (Thursday) 3:00 pm is the final deadline for your Midsummer essays.
1. Warming up: Reviewing Lists 11-15 so that you can ace tomorrow's vocabulary test
____________________ was startled when he woke up and saw....
2. Returning your reading charts from last week, explaining your grades, and giving you an opportunity to improve
3. Reading the first pages of Fahrenheit 451 together and starting to work on your observation chart
4. Double checking your fishbowl dates
HW:
1. Study for tomorrow's vocabulary test on SAT lists 11-15
2. Bring to class your memoir and the green packet that I gave out last Friday.
3. By Monday, finish reading through page 28 in Fahrenheit 451 and complete the front side of your yellow observation chart.
4. Remember that tomorrow (Thursday) 3:00 pm is the final deadline for your Midsummer essays.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
We're English 10 Nerds and Loving It: March 4, 2014
Focus: What does our future look like?
Early birds: Turn in those essays and give yourself a star (literally).
1. Warm-up: Exploring your thoughts on competition and "equality"
Agree, disagree, unsure: State your stance and give two good, specific reasons/pieces of evidence.
2. Reviewing fishbowl expectations and enjoying a 20 minute impromptu fishbowl discussion of the statements above and of "Harrison Bergeron"
3. Signing up for leader and discusser dates for the F451 fishbowls
(4. Diving into the world of F451 together with your blue bookmarks)
HW:
1. Continue reading and annotating through page ___ in F451 (annotate by filling out the reading journal given in class).
2. The final deadline for your essay is this Thursday, March 6. No late work will be accepted after this point.
3. We will be reviewing Lists 11-15 in class tomorrow to prepare you for Thursday's cumulative test over all SAT words covered this semester.
Early birds: Turn in those essays and give yourself a star (literally).
1. Warm-up: Exploring your thoughts on competition and "equality"
Agree, disagree, unsure: State your stance and give two good, specific reasons/pieces of evidence.
a. We shouldn't keep score at kids' sports games (kids = age ten and under).
b. All high school teams should include a team from which no one gets cut.
c. On every team, every kid should get to play every position.
d. We should treat everyone equally.
2. Reviewing fishbowl expectations and enjoying a 20 minute impromptu fishbowl discussion of the statements above and of "Harrison Bergeron"
3. Signing up for leader and discusser dates for the F451 fishbowls
(4. Diving into the world of F451 together with your blue bookmarks)
HW:
1. Continue reading and annotating through page ___ in F451 (annotate by filling out the reading journal given in class).
2. The final deadline for your essay is this Thursday, March 6. No late work will be accepted after this point.
3. We will be reviewing Lists 11-15 in class tomorrow to prepare you for Thursday's cumulative test over all SAT words covered this semester.
Monday, March 3, 2014
We're English 10 Nerds and Loving It: March 3, 2014
Focus: What does our future look like?
Ever wonder who's really grading all of your essays?
He says he apologizes for the slow turn-around time, but he is still trying to learn the alphabet. English is tricky!
1. Warm-up: Viewing an "epic" vision of the future
2. Participating in a survey about the future of our society by clicking HERE
3. Reading and questioning "Harrison Bergeron" together
HW:
1. Finish reading and questioning "Harrison Bergeron." If you were absent from class today, click HERE for a copy of the story.
2. The early bird deadline for your Midsummer essay is tomorrow by 3:00 pm. Remember that you need to print a clean, hard copy to turn in.
3. Bring in your copy of Midsummer to turn in if you haven't done so already.
Ever wonder who's really grading all of your essays?
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| Here he is grading the good essays... |
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| And here he is grading the not-so-good essays... |
He says he apologizes for the slow turn-around time, but he is still trying to learn the alphabet. English is tricky!
1. Warm-up: Viewing an "epic" vision of the future
What does our future look like, according to this video?
What aspects of our 2014 society are being highlighted in this video?
What aspects of our society are being subtly criticized in this video?
2. Participating in a survey about the future of our society by clicking HERE
3. Reading and questioning "Harrison Bergeron" together
- On each page, ask at least three questions (these should be Level 1 and Level 2 questions).
- Try to make one or two solid connections to the video you watched today, to the survey, or to our society.
- At the end of the story, pose at least one good Level 3 question.
HW:
1. Finish reading and questioning "Harrison Bergeron." If you were absent from class today, click HERE for a copy of the story.
2. The early bird deadline for your Midsummer essay is tomorrow by 3:00 pm. Remember that you need to print a clean, hard copy to turn in.
3. Bring in your copy of Midsummer to turn in if you haven't done so already.
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