WHAT DID YOU TRY NEW TODAY? DID YOU TAKE ANY HEALTHY RISKS?
Freshman College Prep
Agenda
Tuesday:
October 14, 2014
EQ: What do
different aspects of writing reveal about an author’s intent?
How do
authors reveal character traits?
Tech
Expectations: Open and on
1. Warm up
2. Of Mice and Men Chapter 2 q’s
(tinyurl.com/omm2schmitt)
a. Group discussion
3. Character mapping
HW: Of
Mice and Men Chapter 3 for FRIDAY
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FRESHMAN:
1. What character did you select to map?
2. What was the most difficult trait to address? What was easiest?
Junior Honors Agenda
Tuesday:
October 14, 2014
EQ: How does
historical and authorial context impact a piece of writing?
How do
purposeful annotations make us stronger readers?
Tech Expectations: Closed and put away for now
1. Finish
Lit Device Stations
2. Gatsby Pre-reading
(tinyurl.com/gatsbypreread)
HW: Final argumentative essay due Monday,
October 20th.
Ballpark: 900-1000 words
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HONORS JUNIOR:
1. What lit device example do you think was your best?
2. What did you discuss about The Great Gatsby? What themes do you think will be explored in the book?
3. Why do you think certain books like The Great Gatsby have a long-lasting impact on readers?
Junior College Prep Agenda
Tuesday:
October 14, 2014
EQ: How does
thoughtful, reflective reading enhance your experience with literature?
Why read?
Tech Expectations:
Open and on
1. Annotating—how to,
thoughts, connections (tinyurl.com/marginsschmitt)
2. Road reading
& journaling time
HW: Road reading
[SECTION 3] and reading journal due: Tuesday, Oct. 21st
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR COLLEGE PREP JUNIOR:
1. What is marginalia?
2. Why is it important?
3. What is/would be written in the margins of your copy of The Road?
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OVERDRIVE FROM THE BHS LIBRARY. THERE ARE CHANCES TO WIN STARBUCKS GIFTCARDS.
