Friday, September 30, 2016

Friday 9-30-16

Week #7
Unit 2: Determining and Developing Central Ideas
Guiding Question: In a culture where we are bombarded with ideas and images of “what we should be”, how does one form an identity that remains true and authentic for her/himself?
Warm-Up:
Finding your Everest
* Preview the constructed response question
* Watch the short video clip about Jordan’s courageous climbing journey
* complete the constructed response question
Mini-Lesson:
Dynamic vs. Static Characters
Class Work:
The Outsiders -or- The Giver
* Reading assigned Chapters
* Work on chapter questions (Due today!)
* Work on Graphic Organizer
Debrief:
Book Club Chit-Chat #2:
Homework:
Have a great weekend! Read a good book!
Notes:
2nd Period: We need an "Attendance Agent" and a "Distribution Assistant". Please fill out an application if you are interested.  (The application link is on the Help Wanted poster.)