Thursday, December 4, 2014

Thoughtful Thursday 12.4.14

Freshman College Prep Agenda
Thursday: December 4, 2014
EQ:  What do I still need to work on to prepare for the final?
What skills have I mastered this semester?

Tech Expectations: Open and on

1.     Final exam preparation
a.     Groups
b.     Presentation prep
2.     Lord of the Flies book distribution
a.     close reading


HW: Prepare review

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FRESHMAN:
1.  What do you think will be the best part of reading Lord of the Flies? 
2.  What do you think will be most difficult?


Junior Honors Agenda
Thursday: December 4, 2014

EQ:  What elements best demonstrate an author’s purpose/meaning?
What elements of essay writing do I most need to focus on?

Tech Expectations: Closed and put away

1.     Breathe
2.     Think
3.     Write
4.     Don’t cheat.


HW: none.  xoxoxo

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HONORS JUNIOR:
1.  How did your in-class essay go today?

Junior College Prep Agenda
Thursday: December 4, 2014

EQ: What types of questions further your understanding of a text?
How does historical context help a reader understand a text?

Tech Expectations: Closed and put away

1.     Crucible—why did Miller write it?
2.     Crucible—reading
a.     Predictions
b.     Questions
c.     Author’s purpose

HW: none

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR COLLEGE PREP JUNIOR:
1.  What was interesting about your reading today?
2. What do you anticipate will be most difficult?