Freshman College Prep
Agenda
Friday:
October 17, 2014
EQ: How do
different aspects of writing reveal a “bigger picture”?
Why read?
How does
thoughtful, reflective reading provide a more rewarding reading experience?
Tech Expectations:
Closed and put away for now
1. R&R #17
2. Reading check
3. Literary analysis:
different aspects of Steinbeck’s writing
a. Focus
b. Annotation
c. Share
HW: Complete Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 discussion questions
(tinyurl.com/omm3schmitt)
1.
Identify language that develops
characterization
2.
Analyze character relationships/interactions
3.
Identify visual imagery
4.
Analyze sound
imagery
5.
Identify language that establishes MOOD
6.
Identify conflict
1.
Find someone who has the same NUMBER as you.
a.
Discuss your annotations.
b.
Did you mark some of the same things? (I hope
so!)
c.
What did your partner mark that you did not?
i. Discuss
these items. Why did each person mark
them?
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FRESHMAN:
1. How are your annotations in Of Mice and Men?
2. What has been the best part in the novel so far? Are you enjoying the reading?
Junior Honors Agenda
Friday:
October 17, 2014
EQ: How do I
know a source is valid?
How can I
avoid plagiarism?
How can I be
a better listener and speaker?
Tech Expectations: Open and on
Return Into the Wild book when you no longer
need it for essay. ASAP please.
1. Authorial
Context: the Fitzgeralds (tinyurl.com/gatsbypreread2)
a. Finish,
please!
2. Impromptu
topics
HW: Final argumentative essay due Monday,
October 20th.
Ballpark: 900-1000 words
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR HONORS JUNIOR:
1. Is your essay a piece of writing you are proud of?
2. Did you participate in Impromptu Speaking? What did you discuss?
Junior College Prep Agenda
Friday:
October 17, 2014
EQ: Why read?
How can I be a better speaker and
listener?
Tech Expectations:
Closed and put away for now
1. R&R #12
2. Impromptu speaking
HW:
Road reading [SECTION 3] and reading
journal due: Tuesday, Oct. 21st
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR COLLEGE PREP JUNIOR:
1. Did you participate in Impromptu Speaking today? What did you discuss?
2. How is your R&R book going? Have you finished a book?
