7-8-09

Previous Next = = = July 8, 2009 =

Reminders:

 * Bring a spiral bound notebook/notebook paper and pens/pencils to class each day.

Directions:

 * 1) Take out your notebook/paper and something to write with.
 * 2) Copy today's learning objectives and HW.

__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)
Students will:
 * Learn new vocabulary.
 * Identify elements of science fiction independently.
 * Create a dialectical journal based on //Night//.
 * Identify Elements of Science Fiction in Minority Report.
 * Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary.

**Homework:**

 * Create Vocabulary Circles for Ch. 26 ([|Test Friday]!) and your new Academic Vocabulary words.


 * 7:30-8:10: Vocabulary**
 * [|Chapter 24 Vocabulary: Practice Test (5 min--write the word AND the definition)]
 * [|Chapter 25 Vocabulary: Practice Test (5 min--write the word AND the definition)]
 * [|Chapter 26 Vocabulary]
 * **Vocabulary tests/quizzes will be cumulative**.
 * [|VocabularyCircles.png]
 * Create a vocabulary circle for each vocabulary word & complete the handouts. Due Monday, but you have some time to begin them now. (Wasting time is not allowed).


 * 8:10-8:30: Sci-Fi Independent Reading**
 * Reading quietly.
 * As you read, keep track of the elements of science fiction in the novel in Cornell Note style
 * [|scifiels.pdf]


 * 8:30-8:45: Academic Vocabulary** (Quizzes Later Today)
 * Work alone or in pairs to match the 10 words to their definitions.
 * Create vocabulary circles for the 10 words in your own notebook (these words are generated at random, so if repeats come up, you don't need to make a 2nd Vocabulary Circle--however, by the end of the 2nd week you need to have all 55 Vocabulary Circles).
 * Remember to keep ALL of your vocabulary circles--all tests/quizzes are cumulative.
 * [|Randomly chosen 10 of the 55 Academic Vocabulary words]


 * 8:45-9:55: //Night// Reading & Section Review**
 * Chapter 4 (finish if possible)
 * Give 10 minutes to add to dialectical journal.
 * Remaining time to be used for Study Questions


 * [|Dialectical Journal Assignment]
 * [|Dialectical Journal Template]
 * [|Dialectical Journal Student Samples]
 * Samples of finished projects next week. For now, just do the writing part.
 * Study Questions (for review following each day's reading)
 * Answer the questions in groups of 3 to 4 (talk about getting in to groups)


 * Reading: Follow along with sound recording. Maintain your dialectical journal. You need 20 entries and we will be reading this book over 9 days (so you need to have two entries each day)


 * 10:10-10:35: Persuasive Essay**
 * Introduce Persuasive Essay
 * Handout Prompt, Outline, and Rubric
 * Time in the computer lab later to begin.


 * 10:35:-11:25: Film as Literature**
 * Sci-Fi Film: Minority Report
 * Students create Cornell Notes using the study questions. We can begin the film after everyone is ready.


 * 11:25-12:25: Computer Lab**
 * [|Academic Vocabulary Quiz]
 * [|Academic Vocabulary Sentence Quiz]


 * Use the remaining time to begin your persuasive essay.
 * Complete **Step 1: Deciding on a position**


 * If you have time, you can also [|practice for Friday's Vocabulary Test>]


 * Quizlet Practice**
 * Click here for the vocabulary page