Wednesday, September 24, 2014

September 25, 2014

Learning Targets: 

  • I can write an inferential discussion question.
  • I can actively listen and share my own ideas and questions in small group and/or large group discussion settings.

  • Important note regarding the AP quiz:
    • I have graded and entered grades for the AP reading quiz but I still have several students who need to take it, so I will not hand those back today.  I curved the score by adding 3.5 points.  
    • If you did not do as well as you would have liked, please don't panic! 
    • We will take some time Friday (and probably Monday and/or Tuesday) to go over the passages and questions and give you a chance to reflect what you may have struggled with and gain back some points. You'll learn and boost your grade: a win-win!
    • Mert has to take the quiz
Homework:  
  • Read Chapters 2 and 3 of 1984 and write one inferential discussion question for each chapter.

Bellringer: 
  • Look at the inferential questions you wrote last night for chapter 1 of 1984. 
  • Pick the one which most intrigues you and rewrite it on the notecard provided. 
  • Don't forget to include your name, today's date, and the period at the top of the card.  Also, don't forget to put the page # in your citation.
  • Hand those cards into me.

Activity 1: Do you agree or disagree with the following?  Why?  


  1. Torture of a person who may be a threat to our national security is acceptable as long as the person does not die.

  1. Patriotism means always supporting your country's government in a war.



  • Discuss your answers with two other people.
  • Remember...
    • share your honest opinion - be brave!
    • listen actively and respectfully to the opinions of others
    • don't be afraid to respectfully debate the questions with one another!
    • After small group discussion we will have a brief whole class discussion


Activity 2: Deeper Understandings Through Questioning and Discussing
  • Share one of your inferential questions with your group and ask your partners to respond. Time permitting, each person should take a turn using their question to lead the discussion.

  • Whenever possible, refer back to specific passages in the book to support your response to an inferential question.

Activity 3: Whole group discussion


  • On deck for tomorrow:
    • Discuss Chapters 2 and 3 of 1984
    • Discuss AP reading passage # 1 and provide opportunities for students to learn from missed questions and gain back some points. 
    • Perhaps watch part of The United States of Secrets (For periods 1 and 2, pick up at 455 mark (boarding the plane for Hong Kong) - Watch another 6 - 15 minutes





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