Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Wordy Wednesday 11.5.14

Freshman College Prep Agenda
Wednesday: November 5, 2014
EQ:  Why read?
What aspects of writing hint toward an author’s purpose?


Tech Expectations: Closed and put away

1.     R&R (oral response—no folder needed) [Written should be to #22]
2.     Text analysis
a.     Close reading
b.     Annotation



HW: none

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FRESHMAN:
1.  What word did you choose to characterize Curley's Wife?  Why?
2.  Will you be ready to complete a similar assessment as the practice one you did today?


Junior Honors Agenda
Wednesday: November 5, 2014

EQ: How does a more reflective, thoughtful read produce better results?
Why does annotating ‘work’?

Tech Expectations: Closed but at the ready

1.     Wordy Wednesday
2.     Chapter 5 quiz
3.     ACT Reading prep

HW: Chapter 6 for Friday

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HONORS JUNIOR:
1.  How did you do on the ACT prep questions today?
2.  What new word did you learn?



Junior College Prep Agenda
Wednesday: November 5, 2014

EQ: How have I grown as a reader?
How does authorial context add to my reading experience?

Tech Expectations: Closed and put away

1.     Wordy Wednesday
2.     http://www.oprah.com/oprahsbookclub/Cormac-McCarthy-Videos-About-The-Road
3.     Journal Conferences
a.     Prep


HW: prep journal conference

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR COLLEGE PREP JUNIOR:
1.  What do you need to do to prepare your conference?
2.  What did  you learn about Cormac McCarthy based on his interviews?

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Try it Tuesday 11.4.14

Freshman College Prep Agenda
Tuesday: November 4, 2014
EQ:  What elements of a text are most important?

GRADED DISCUSSION MAKE-UP: TOMORROW MORNING, 6:55 A.M.

Tech Expectations: Closed and put away

1.     Title analysis
2.     Two become One
a.     List
b.     Analysis
c.     Selection—Answer: why is the loss of the pair important?



HW: none (unless you need to finish your pairs)

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FRESHMAN:
1. What did you say about the importance of the loss of the pair you chose?

Junior Honors Agenda
Tuesday: November 4, 2014

EQ: How does a more reflective, thoughtful read produce better results?
Why does annotating ‘work’?

Tech Expectations: Closed and put away

1.     Annotations--Reflection
2.     Text Analysis (voice lessons)
3.     Gatsby read time
a.     Annotations

HW: Chapter 5 for tomorrow

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HONORS JUNIOR:
1.  How are your annotations coming along?  
2.  What do you think of Gatsby?  What's good?  What's not so good?

Junior College Prep Agenda
Tuesday: November 4, 2014

EQ: How does a thoughtful, reflective reading provide a more rewarding experience?

Tech Expectations: Closed and put away

1.     Warm up
2.     Road discussion

HW: none

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR COLLEGE PREP JUNIOR:
1.  What was the best part of your discussion today?
2.  What do you think will be challenging in the next days for finishing up The Road?