Thursday, March 12, 2015

Thoughtful Thursday 3.12.11

Freshman College Prep Agenda

Thursday: March 12, 2015
EQ: What makes a book “good”?
What are my reading strengths?

Tech Expectations: Closed and put away

1.     EQ warm-up
2.     Shelf-talker books
3.     March Madness Book Bracket
a.     Qualifications
b.     Nominations

HW:  Group reading assignment for tomorrow.

Bring photocopy of important passage. Mark or write down specific examples/sentences you think are important.  Be prepared to explain them.


ASK YOUR FRESHMAN:
1.  For what book did you create a "shelf talker"?




Junior Honors Agenda
Thursday: March 12, 2015

EQ:  What provides the strongest base for an argument?
What sources are reliable (or not)?

Tech Expectations: Open and on
1.     Entering the Conversation
a.     Goal today: 4 RELIABLE sources

HW: Entering the Conversation due Tuesday

ASK YOUR HONORS JUNIOR:
1.  Did you reach the goal in class today?



Junior College Prep Agenda
Thursday: March 12, 2015
  
EQ:  What methods best persuade?
What are my speaking and listening skills?

Tech Expectations: Open and on

1.     Speaking and Listening unit
a.     Work time with partner
b.     Check the rubric on the classroom
c.     Goal: create visual element
d.     Next up:  Working on what you’ll say (and HOW you’ll say it)

HW: Speaking and Listening preparation.  Presentations start Tuesday

ASK YOUR COLLEGE PREP JUNIOR:
1.  What do you have left to do for your presentation?