Language Goal: Discuss elements of drama.
Content Goal: The learner will respond to various literary genres using interpretive and evaluative processes.
Essential Question: Do certain themes recur through works of literature/drama?
Today in class we continued our comparison between The Outsiders and West Side Story. Apart from the aim of strengthening cultural bonds in the American community, I wanted us to discuss common themes that run throughout in literature/drama. Next week we will respond to The Outsiders through a variety of projects: newspaper frontpage, graphic organizer map that illustrates the most important events, map of important places in the novel and a short description of what happened there, or readers theatre. Speaking of theatre, will this be the year that "A Love Story" gets made?
Homework: Self-selected reading.
Friday
Thursday
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Language Goal: Discuss elements of literature.
Content Goal: The learner will respond to various literary genres using interpretive and evaluative processes.
Essential Question: Do certain themes recur through works of literature/drama??
Today in class we resumed our reading of The Outsiders. We are nearing the end of the novel and the tone is getting pretty somber. Students are genuinely affected by this novel, and that's one reason I include it on the year's reading list. We finished reading the play American Pastime. The headline of today's News and Record contained one of our new vocabulary words! It read "Edwards Supporters Aghast" and it was a nice coincidence considering teachers are constantly endeavoring to tie their instruction to the "real world." We also viewed a clip from West Side Story. Apart from the aim of strengthening cultural bonds in the American community, I wanted us to discuss common themes that run throughout in literature/drama. As always, the dancing proved an insurmountable obstacle for some students; however, most seemed to enjoy the action involving the gangs and were able to easily relate it to the action in The Outsiders.
Homework: Self-selected reading.
Content Goal: The learner will respond to various literary genres using interpretive and evaluative processes.
Essential Question: Do certain themes recur through works of literature/drama??
Today in class we resumed our reading of The Outsiders. We are nearing the end of the novel and the tone is getting pretty somber. Students are genuinely affected by this novel, and that's one reason I include it on the year's reading list. We finished reading the play American Pastime. The headline of today's News and Record contained one of our new vocabulary words! It read "Edwards Supporters Aghast" and it was a nice coincidence considering teachers are constantly endeavoring to tie their instruction to the "real world." We also viewed a clip from West Side Story. Apart from the aim of strengthening cultural bonds in the American community, I wanted us to discuss common themes that run throughout in literature/drama. As always, the dancing proved an insurmountable obstacle for some students; however, most seemed to enjoy the action involving the gangs and were able to easily relate it to the action in The Outsiders.
Homework: Self-selected reading.
Wednesday
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Language Goal: Discuss elements of literature.
Content Goal: The learner will respond to various literary genres using interpretive and evaluative processes.
Essential Questions: What are the elements of drama? What are the ways in which an author manipulate the reader's feelings?
Today in class we resumed our reading of The Outsiders. One activity in a few of the classes was a sort of Summary Popcorn in which students took turns retelling the story so far. This served dual purposes: give students a chance to retell the story in their own words and refresh the memories of students who may have forgotten or missed class since we last read. It was encouraging to see the excitement and energy of students as they eagerly retold the story. We also read a play from Scope magazine entitled American Pastime. This was done today in order to prepare students for tomorrow's activity: Readers Theatre using key scenes from The Outsiders.
Homework: Self-selected reading.
Content Goal: The learner will respond to various literary genres using interpretive and evaluative processes.
Essential Questions: What are the elements of drama? What are the ways in which an author manipulate the reader's feelings?
Today in class we resumed our reading of The Outsiders. One activity in a few of the classes was a sort of Summary Popcorn in which students took turns retelling the story so far. This served dual purposes: give students a chance to retell the story in their own words and refresh the memories of students who may have forgotten or missed class since we last read. It was encouraging to see the excitement and energy of students as they eagerly retold the story. We also read a play from Scope magazine entitled American Pastime. This was done today in order to prepare students for tomorrow's activity: Readers Theatre using key scenes from The Outsiders.
Homework: Self-selected reading.
Tuesday
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Language Goal: Interpret and evaluate a wide range of information; use media technology for informational purposes.
Content Goal: 1.03 Interact in group activities/seminars in which the student shares personal reactions to questions raised.
Essential Questions: What are your interests? Which career fields are in line with these interests? How will you use this information.
Today's class was spent in the computer lab with our eighth grade counselor, Ms. Hall. Students completed The Harrington-O'Shea career interest survey. Once the information was collected and tabulated, students determined the careers that are likely fits for their individual likes and aptitudes. Most students were encouraged by their results (the results matched their ideal career path). Overall, it was a valuable and interesting exercise in introspection.
Homework: Self-selected reading.
Content Goal: 1.03 Interact in group activities/seminars in which the student shares personal reactions to questions raised.
Essential Questions: What are your interests? Which career fields are in line with these interests? How will you use this information.
Today's class was spent in the computer lab with our eighth grade counselor, Ms. Hall. Students completed The Harrington-O'Shea career interest survey. Once the information was collected and tabulated, students determined the careers that are likely fits for their individual likes and aptitudes. Most students were encouraged by their results (the results matched their ideal career path). Overall, it was a valuable and interesting exercise in introspection.
Homework: Self-selected reading.
Monday
Monday, January 28, 2008
Language Goal: Interpret and evaluate a wide range of information; use media technology for informational purposes.
Content Goal: 1.03 Interact in group activities/seminars in which the student shares personal reactions to questions raised.
Essential Question: What do you want to do in the next 10 years and what decisions need to be made now in order for you to reach your goal?
Today's class was spent in the computer lab with our eighth grade counselor, Ms. Hall. Students heard a presentation about the benefits of Early College at Randolph Community College. Students were asked to begin writing a short essay about their interest in Early College. Students also learned about choices awaiting them in high school and created a personal account at the College Foundation of North Carolina. Time remaining in the class was spent virtually visiting various colleges around the state. The costs of tuition and room and board elicited the loudest reaction.
Homework: Begin working on the Early College essay. Bonus: watch tonight's State of the Union Address.
Content Goal: 1.03 Interact in group activities/seminars in which the student shares personal reactions to questions raised.
Essential Question: What do you want to do in the next 10 years and what decisions need to be made now in order for you to reach your goal?
Today's class was spent in the computer lab with our eighth grade counselor, Ms. Hall. Students heard a presentation about the benefits of Early College at Randolph Community College. Students were asked to begin writing a short essay about their interest in Early College. Students also learned about choices awaiting them in high school and created a personal account at the College Foundation of North Carolina. Time remaining in the class was spent virtually visiting various colleges around the state. The costs of tuition and room and board elicited the loudest reaction.
Homework: Begin working on the Early College essay. Bonus: watch tonight's State of the Union Address.
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