Freshman College Prep
Agenda
Thursday:
October 9, 2014
EQ: What can
historical context teach us about a text?
Tech
Expectations: Closed and put away
1.
Photos:
a.
Write to explain
b.
Share
2. Historical
Context (4 q’s)
3.
Of
Mice and Men—first pages
What feelings/points does
Steinbeck want to convey with these descriptions?
Why did he choose these spots
for this story?
How important was place to
Steinbeck?
HW: Read Chapter 1; take notes
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FRESHMAN:
How is your reading of Of Mice and Men going?
What photo did you share of your town? Why did you pick that?
What did you learn about the historical context of Of Mice and Men? How will that affect your reading of the novel?
Junior Honors Agenda
Thursday:
October 9, 2014
EQ: How can I
create a well-developed argumentative essay?
Tech Expectations: Open and on
1. Everything’s
An Argument—the essay
HW: Drafting the essay. Draft due Monday, October 13th.
Ballpark: 900-1000 words
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HONORS JUNIOR:
1. WHAT SIDE ARE YOU TAKING FOR YOUR ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY? WHY?
2. WHAT DO YOU PERCEIVE ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES IN WRITING? WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL HELP YOU GET BETTER?
Junior College Prep Agenda
Thursday:
October 9, 2014
EQ: How does
thoughtful, reflective reading enhance your experience with literature?
Tech Expectations:
Open and on
1. Article Review
a. Discuss
b. Respond
2. Road reading time
HW:
Road reading [SECTION 3] and reading
journal due: Tuesday, Oct. 21st
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR JUNIOR:
1. HOW IS YOUR ROAD READING GOING? WHAT ARE YOU PROUD OF IN YOUR JOURNAL?
2. Tell me about the article you read today from Sal Kahn. What do you think about his point of view?
