Freshman College Prep
Agenda
Tuesday:
November 25, 2014
EQ: How does an author’s message differ across a
variety of mediums?
What skills
have I mastered so far?
Tech Expectations:
Closed and put away for now
1.
Of Mice and Men
a. Written analysis of scenes:
Analyze various
accounts of a subject told in different mediums, determining which details are
emphasized in each account.
b. Complete written
response. Review, revise, submit.
2. Strengths and Weaknesses
a. Blog
b. Grades
c. Goals
HW:
Enjoy your break!
Today, your students came up with this list of items to review for the final exam (and how they think it will be assessed):
Identify
lit devices (based on use in story)
Identify
theme (read a story)
Annotate
(take notes on provided story)
Reading
comprehension (read story; respond)
Summarizing
(read article; provide accurate summary)
Quote
Integration (read story; write response; include integrated quote)
Essay
response (from reading)
Punctuation/grammar/MLA
format
Identifying
story elements (Explain WHY
elements get used)
Central
Claim--identify or write our own. Or both.
We will go over exactly what is on the exam next week, with suggestions about how to prepare, but for now, students should review this list, and considering strengths and weaknesses, begin to prepare/review for the exam.
Junior Honors Agenda
Tuesday:
November 25, 2014
EQ: How do
ideas come across differently in different medium?
Tech Expectations: Closed and put away
1. Gatsby film #2
a. Analyze
various accounts of a subject told in different mediums, determining which
details are emphasized in each account.
2. Written
response
a. Share
b. Submit
HW: Have a great break!
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HONORS JUNIOR:
1. Which version of the film did you think was better? Why?
2. Which version of the film did you LIKE better? Why?
Junior College Prep Agenda
Tuesday:
November 25, 2014
EQ: What is
best about my writing? What do I wish I
could still improve?
What elements
of a text are most important?
Tech Expectations: Closed and put away for now
1. Essays
a. Read aloud
b. Adjustments, if needed
c. Submit
2. Article for discussion
a. Q’s
b. Share
c. Discuss
HW:
Have a great break!
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR COLLEGE PREP JUNIOR:
1. Did you make any adjustments to your essay before you turned it in?
2. What did you think of the article you read today? What is your opinion on the topic?
