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Complete Analyze the Text p. 170 in class (Wed for A classes)
Quiz on Love's Vocabulary (Fri for A classes.) We will review Analyze the Text before the quiz.
Join class Google Group
Logical fallacies
Looking ahead to week 2: brainstorm reasons we should or should not explore space.
RPS to determine which hemisphere is for and which is against
Hemispheres brainstorm and list reasons for their argument
Random name picker to kick off and continue debate
Week 2: Week of 03-Feb-2020, B
Pre-reading discussion. In groups, list at least 5 reasons why we should or should not explore space. We'll work on a couple sample outlines as a class.
In-class, group activity using our Google group to create chain stories using logical connectors (and logical fallacies for extra credit). The teacher will assign a logical connector for each round of writing, and that connector must be used in each group's contribution.
Discuss Language and Style: Transitions, p 440. Complete the Practice and Apply section using your Explore Space essay. On Friday, you will peer review your essays and suggest where transitions can be added do improve the essay.
We will brainstorm a short list of popular movies and novels that include a hero's journey. You will outline your chosen movie or book according to Josepth Campbell's Monomyth. If we have time, we might do an example as a class for The Wizard of Oz.
Your Hero's Journey - Using the Hero's Journey template, create a timeline with short descriptions of what happens at each stage for a Hero's Journey of your own creation. Superpowers are allowed, but your story must be based in Misawa. Be original!
Your Hero's Journey outline due the last class of the week. You can use this template if you like. Remember that your story must take place in Misawa. For those of you having difficulty with this activity, we will be discussing the Rebob and Mabel Syrup Challenge.
Performance Task p 336, Argument due second class of next week. We will brainstorm alternate writing prompts based on survival. You can find the rubric for the essay here.
Deliverable: Post at least one comment to the class Google Group in which you express your general reaction or thoughts to the article. Also, respond to at least one posting from a classmate. Links: A1 Google Group | A3 Google Group. These groups are also linked in our main menu at left.
And of Clay Are We Created pre-reading activities - See details on Google Classroom. Contact Mr. Roggenkamp if you are having problems accessing or using Google Classroom.
Week 12: Week of 20-Apr-2020, Mon no school for students, Tue B day
And of Clay Are We Created outline due. You will be comparing elements of the story with elements of COVID-19 manifestation in the US. UPDATE: This outline will use the chart for the activity Making Connections on our Google Class.
Week 13: Week of 27-Apr-2020, B
And of Clay Are We Created essay due
Week 14: Week of 04-May-2020, A
Pre-reading activities for The Lottery: Brainstorm word associations for 'the lottery'. Deliver as list or mindmap.
Read The Lottery
Week 15: Week of 11-May-2020, B
Project for The Lottery due: Options of deliverble media in which you explore symbolism, foreshadowing, and irony in The Lottery. Options include mindmap, website, video, etc.
Week 16: Week of 25-May-2020, Mon no school for students, Tue B day
Pre-reading activities for The Death of a Salesman