November 15, 2019
- Warm-Up
- Quotation sandwich activity in Writing Assignments section (25 pts.)
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Permission slip for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles next Thursday, 11/21/19
HW: Text-based PEAEA next Tuesday, 11/19/19
November 13, 2019
- Glass Castle quotation scavenger hunt in Writing Assignments section of notebook (20 pts.)
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In-class PEAEA paragraph assignment next Tuesday, 11/19/19
November 11, 2019
- Finish reading
Glass Castle, pgs. 278-288; discuss
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Integrating quotes in writing notes and discuss
HW: N/A
November 7, 2019
- Finish film; review book vs. film assignment
November 5, 2019
- Begin Glass Castle film; complete activity in Writing Assignments section of notebook
November 1, 2019
- Warm-Up
- Read pgs. 206-213; discuss
- Passive vs. Active Reactions in
Glass Castle activity; in Writing Assignments section of notebook
HW: Read to pg. 230
October 30, 2019
- Notebook check (75 Points)
October 24, 2019
- Quiz
- Discuss pgs. 146-148
- Present soundtracks
HW: Read pgs. 155-179
October 22, 2019
- Warm-Up
- Soundtrack to
Glass Castle poster assignment
HW: Finish poster; read pgs. 126-154
October 18, 2019
- Warm-Up
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Negative situation -- positive outcome activity in Writing Assignments section; discuss
HW: Read pgs. 102-125
October 16, 2019
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Glass Castle PEA Quiz #1 (50 Points)
- Review parenting videos and responses
HW: Read pgs. 76-101
October 14, 2019
- Watch each of the following three (3) videos on parenting styles. You will need your headphones. You are welcome to work in partners if you'd like. In the
Writing Assignments section of your notebook, title the entry,
"Parenting Styles and the Walls." You will need to do two (2) tasks.
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(A) With each video, briefly summarize the style of parenting that is addressed. Also, do you agree or disagree with each of these styles? Explain. There are three videos:
Free-Range Parenting,
Pushy Parenting, and
Unschooling.
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(B) After you have watched the videos, answer the following question:
How would Rex and Rose Mary Walls describe their style of parenting? Write a paragraph from the perspective of the Walls that describes their method(s) of parenting.
- In your own opinion, describe the
advantages and
disadvantages of the Walls' parenting style(s). Be sure to list at least five (5) advantages and five (5) disadvantages.
- If you finish early, continue reading; be sure to read to page 76
HW: Read to pg. 76 in
Glass Castle
October 10, 2019
- Warm-Up
- Family dynamics discussion in Writing Assignments
- Read pgs. 26-34
HW: Read to pg. 50
October 8, 2019
- Warm-Up
- Intro. to
Glass Castle; video clips, discussion; calendar
- Read pgs. 3-12
HW: Read to pg. 25
October 4, 2019
- Finish
The Adjustment Bureau; review discussion questions
October 2, 2019
- Present any personal legend presentations
- Begin viewing
The Adjustment Bureau; answer discussion q's
September 30, 2019
- Work time on personal legends; view A, B, and C exemplars; needs to be shared with me on Wednesday.
September 26, 2019
- Finish novel
- Work time on personal legends; due Wednesday, 10/02/19
September 24, 2019
-
Alchemist, pgs. 143-154
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Brainstorming personal legend in Writing Assignments
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Personal legend assignment; use the
Google slides template doc here, make a copy, and edit/format to make unique to you! Personal legends due 10/02/19
September 19, 2019
- Alchemist
- Work time on Aphorism Photo Journals
- Did I check your notebook?
HW: Photo Journals due next Tuesday
September 17, 2019
-
Alchemist
- Work time on Aphorism Photo Journals
- Notebook Check (100 Pts.)
September 13, 2019
-
Alchemist, pages 120-130
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Aphorisms; notes and discuss
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Aphorism photo journal project (100 pts.); due Tuesday, 09/24/19
September 11, 2019
-
Alchemist, pages 92-120
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Unpacking Analysis activity in Writing Assignments
September 9, 2019
- Review and turn in Dialectical Journals
- Read
Alchemist, pages 85-91
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Practice with analysis using funny images in Class Notes
September 5, 2019
- Warm-Up
- Read and discuss pgs. 67-85
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Dialectical journal assignment -- Hero's Journey in
Alchemist; due next Monday!
September 3, 2019
- Review Part I in
The Alchemist
- Read and discuss pgs. 53-67
- Dialectical journals --
handout, discuss, and practice in Writing Assignments section of notebook
August 29, 2019
- Warm-Up
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Alchemist, read to the end of Part 1 (pg. 50); complete Part I assignment; due Tuesday; begin discussing answers
- Please use this
online pdf if you need to get caught up!
- Feel free to check out the
Spanish version here!
- Audio version is also available
here on Soundcloud!
August 27, 2019
- Warm-Up
-
Alchemist, read to page 23;
begin working on Part I assignment, due next Tuesday, 09/03/19
August 23, 2019
- Warm-Up
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Hero's Journey notes and example with The Office; discuss
August 21, 2019
- Warm-Up
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Metaphorical journey in Writing Assignments section of notebook
- If time, begin
Alchemist, pgs. 3-13
August 19, 2019
- Warm-Up
- Narcissism discussion;
myth of Narcissus and Echo; answer q's in Writing Assignments section of notebook; discuss