Lord of the Flies final discussion

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today we will read for 5 minutes. If you get here early you will have extra time to read.

Agenda:

1. Meet in your small groups. Push the discussion deeper and open the book frequently.
2. Here are the standards for a class discussion:
1. Come to discussions prepared, having read and understood material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
2. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
3. Today we will end small group with a "One Last Word" opportunity for each person to say something.
3. I will be checking your notes on Thursday.
4. Submit your group's best TQEs.
1. Period 1
2. Period 6
5. Try to use the sentence frames below.
   

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify Golding's most important words and sentences.
2. I can ask questions that deepen a conversation.
3. I can learn from my classmates.
4. I frequently invited someone to talk who doesn't usually participate in the discussion.

Homework:

1. Your next book review will be TBD.
2. You should be working on finishing your SAT letter D vocabulary.

Preparing for our essay

Big Ideas: How do words inspire actions?

Reading: Today we will read for ten minutes. Our next book review is going to be next week, so be ready.

Agenda:

1. Write one Quote Sandwich on English Journal #9.
1. Submit the name of the person here.
2. English Journal #11: Brainstorming for my LOTF essay
3. Your vocabulary list is due at 100% by Monday.
4. Here is our discussion schedule for this week:
1. Wednesday, we will discuss 183-194
2. Friday, we will discuss 195-202

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify what is important in a chapter.
2. I can prepare for a discussion where I will share my ideas.

Homework:

1. Work on your vocabulary.
2. Finish reading 183-194 by Wednesday
3. Finish reading you independent book by next week.

Final chapter discussion part 1

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today we will read for 5 minutes. If you get here early you will have extra time to read.

Agenda:

1. Meet in your small groups. Push the discussion deeper and open the book frequently.
2. Here are the standards for a class discussion:
1. Come to discussions prepared, having read and understood material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
2. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
3. Today we will end small group with a "One Last Word" opportunity for each person to say something.
3. I will be checking your notes on Thursday.
4. Submit your group's best TQEs.
1. Period 1
2. Period 6
5. Try to use the sentence frames below.
   

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify Golding's most important words and sentences.
2. I can ask questions that deepen a conversation.
3. I can learn from my classmates.
4. I frequently invited someone to talk who doesn't usually participate in the discussion.

Homework:

1. Your next book review will be TBD.
2. You should be working on finishing your SAT letter D vocabulary.

Mr B is out sick

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today we will read for 15 minutes. Remember that your next book review is coming up quickly.

Agenda:

1. I am not feeling well today. My whole family has been sick and it finally got to me. I am going to let you use the Chromebooks today. Please don't disappoint me. Make sure they get put back neatly and none go missing. I need one person in each period to message me via the Remind app that the Chromebooks all get returned.
1. Spend part of the period working on your vocabulary if you need to.
2. Work on your reading notes for tomorrow's discussion.
1. Here is our discussion schedule for this week:
1. Wednesday, we will discuss 183-194
2. Friday, we will discuss 195-202

Success Criteria:

1. Finish all of your work from today.

Homework:

1. Work on your vocabulary unit.

Getting ready for our first writing assignment

Big Ideas: How do words inspire actions?

Reading: Today we will read for ten minutes. Our next book review is going to be next week, so be ready.

Agenda:

1. English Journal #10: Message in a Bottle
1. Pretend you are Ralph and are sending a message in a bottle your parents.
2. Write two Quote Sandwiches on English Journal #9.
1. Submit the name of the person here.
3. English Journal #11: Brainstorming for my LOTF essay
4. Your vocabulary list is due at 100% by Monday.
5. Here is our discussion schedule for this week:
1. Wednesday, we will discuss 183-194
2. Friday, we will discuss 195-202

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify what is important in a chapter.
2. I can prepare for a discussion where I will share my ideas.

Homework:

1. Work on your vocabulary.
2. Finish reading 183-194 by Wednesday
3. Finish reading you independent book by next week.

Chapter 11 Discussion

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today we will read for 5 minutes. If you get here early you will have extra time to read.

Agenda:

1. Meet in your small groups. Push the discussion deeper and open the book frequently.
2. Here are the standards for a class discussion:
1. Come to discussions prepared, having read and understood material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
2. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
3. Today we will end small group with a "One Last Word" opportunity for each person to say something.
3. I will be checking your notes on Thursday.
4. Submit your group's best TQEs.
1. Period 1
2. Period 6
5. Try to use the sentence frames below.
   

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify Golding's most important words and sentences.
2. I can ask questions that deepen a conversation.
3. I can learn from my classmates.
4. I frequently invited someone to talk who doesn't usually participate in the discussion.

Homework:

1. Your next book review will be TBD.
2. You should be working on finishing your SAT letter D vocabulary.

Thursday

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes.

Agenda: PERIOD 6: You need to get a better report today or I will hold you accountable for your choices tomorrow.

1. Same instructions as yesterday. Since I am giving you two days, I expect EXCELLENT notes for our discussion tomorrow. Here are a few things to focus on.
1. Ralph and Piggy's relationship 169-173
2. Ralph and Jack's power 174-176
3. Conflict between Ralph and Jack 177-178
4. Of course, the major event on 181
5. Try to come up with questions about Golding's choices in this chapter. What is he trying to show us about human nature.
2. Today you need to work independently on reading chapter 11 of LOTF.
1. You should spend the time reading and taking notes.
2. You will receive a grade for what you complete in class today.
3. To prove you got work done, you must take a picture of what you accomplished and send it to me using the Remind app or my Google Voice number, which is 951-389-4663.
4. If you do not send me a picture you will get a zero for today.
5. If you don't have a phone, have a friend take the picture and send it to me.

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify the important elements in a chapter.

Homework:

1. Make sure you are ready for the discussion on Tuesday.
2. Work on your vocabulary. 50% is due on Friday.

Wednesday

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes.

Agenda:

1. Today you need to work independently on reading chapter 11 of LOTF.
1. You should spend the time reading and taking notes.
2. You will receive a grade for what you complete in class today.
3. To prove you got work done, you must take a picture of what you accomplished and send it to me using the Remind app or my Google Voice number, which is 951-389-4663.
4. If you do not send me a picture you will get a zero for today.
5. If you don't have a phone, have a friend take the picture and send it to me.

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify the important elements in a chapter.

Homework:

1. Make sure you are ready for the discussion on Tuesday.
2. Work on your vocabulary. 50% is due on Friday.

Chapter 10 discussion

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today we will read for 5 minutes. If you get here early you will have extra time to read.

Agenda:

1. Meet in your small groups. Push the discussion deeper and open the book frequently.
2. Here are the standards for a class discussion:
1. Come to discussions prepared, having read and understood material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
2. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
3. Today we will end small group with a "One Last Word" opportunity for each person to say something.
3. I will be checking your notes on Thursday.
4. Submit your group's best TQEs.
1. Period 1
2. Period 6
5. Try to use the sentence frames below.
   

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify Golding's most important words and sentences.
2. I can ask questions that deepen a conversation.
3. I can learn from my classmates.
4. I frequently invited someone to talk who doesn't usually participate in the discussion.

Homework:

1. Your next book review will be TBD.
2. You should be working on finishing your SAT letter D vocabulary.

Taking a break and eating quote sandwiches

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today we will read for 5 minutes. If you want more time, get here early.

Agenda:

1. We will practice two more quote sandwiches. Open your English Journal. Add two more rows to the English Journal about Quote Sandwiches.
2. We will do a getting to know you activity and then spend the rest of the time reading for next week.
3. Reading schedule for next week
1. We will discuss chapter ten, The Shell and the Glasses on Tuesday (155-168)
2. We will discuss chapter eleven, Castle Rock on Friday (169-182)
3. This schedule will put us on track to finish the book the week after we return from Thanksgiving break.

Success Criteria:

1. I can create a quote sandwich on my own.

Homework:

1. Make sure you are ready for the discussion on Tuesday.
2. Work on your vocabulary. 50% is due on Tuesday.

Thursday

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today we will read for 5 minutes. If you get here early you will have extra time to read.

Agenda:

1. Meet in your small groups. Push the discussion deeper and open the book frequently.
2. Here are the standards for a class discussion:
1. Come to discussions prepared, having read and understood material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
2. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
3. I will be checking your notes on Thursday.
4. Submit your group's best TQEs.
1. Period 1
2. Period 6
5. Try to use the sentence frames below.
   

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify Golding's most important words and sentences.
2. I can ask questions that deepen a conversation.
3. I can learn from my classmates.
4. I frequently invited someone to talk who doesn't usually participate in the discussion.

Homework:

1. Your next book review will be TBD.
2. You should be working on finishing your SAT letter D vocabulary.

Preparing for tomorrow's discussion

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today we will read LOTF.

Agenda:

1. I will model how to understand the difficult parts of chapter 8. 
2. You will have the rest of the time to read and prepare for tomorrow's discussion.
3. Try to come up with some level 3 questions
1. Why does Golding think that humans can so quickly turn to violence?
2. According to Golding, why is it so difficult to identify what the beast really is?

Success Criteria:

1. I can read a difficult text more than once.
2. I can identify the important words, phrases, and scenes in a complex novel.
3. I can come to a discussion prepared with questions at various levels.

Homework:

1. Did you start your vocabulary yet? You need to finish 50% of letter E.

Tuesday

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today we will read for 5 minutes. If you get here early you will have extra time to read.

Agenda:

1. Meet in your small groups. Push the discussion deeper and open the book frequently.
2. Here are the standards for a class discussion:
1. Come to discussions prepared, having read and understood material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
2. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
3. I will be checking your notes on Thursday.
4. Submit your group's best TQEs.
1. Period 1
2. Period 6
5. Try to use the sentence frames below.
   

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify Golding's most important words and sentences.
2. I can ask questions that deepen a conversation.
3. I can learn from my classmates.
4. I frequently invited someone to talk who doesn't usually participate in the discussion.

Homework:

1. Your next book review will be TBD.
2. You should be working on finishing your SAT letter D vocabulary.

Practice, Practice, Practice

Big Ideas: How do individuals and groups shape our identity? How do we become a confident individual?

Reading: Fill out the reading progress form.

Agenda:

1. Today I will grade your SAT vocabulary.
2. In your English journal, create a level one, two, and three question for a recent chapter of Lord of the Flies.
3. Create a new English Journal
1. English Journal #9: Quote Sandwich LOTF
2. We will use the image above to create a quote sandwich for an important quote in LOTF.
3. Create a table with 5 columns and one row.
4. QUOTE
4. Partner Activity: Jack, Descent from Human to Savage.

Success Criteria:

1. I can write a quote sandwich with support from a teacher or partner.
2. I am getting better at writing different levels of questions.

Homework:

1. Start the SAT Letter E vocabulary.
2. Make sure you are ready for the discussion tomorrow.

Writing about characters

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today you will read for ten minutes.

Agenda:

1. I will collect your chapter 6 notes today. Great discussion yesterday.
2. Here is the reading schedule for next week. Start reading tonight!
1. Tuesday's discussion will cover 109-132.
2. Thursday's discussion will cover 133-154.
3. You will need to plan your week well. I will give you all of Wednesday to work on LOTF work for Thursday. But don't leave everything for that day. I would make sure you read ahead on only work on your notes on Wednesday.
3. Start a new English Journal
1. English Journal #8: Going Deeper with 1 character
2. On the surface, most people might think that ___ is... For example, ... However, if the reader digs deeper, he or she will discover that...Indeed, Golding writes, ""(#). In other words,...
4. Quizlet Live! and then start on your reading for next week.

Success Criteria:

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Homework:

1. Get started on your reading.
2. I will be checking your vocabulary on Monday.

Chapter 6 Discussion

Big Ideas: What is human nature?

Reading: Today we will read for 5 minutes. If you get here early you will have extra time to read.

Agenda:

1. Meet in your small groups. Push the discussion deeper and open the book frequently.
2. I will be checking your notes today.
3. Submit your group's best TQEs.
1. Period 1
2. Period 6
4. Try to use the sentence frames below.
   

Success Criteria:

1. I can identify Golding's most important words and sentences.
2. I can ask questions that deepen a conversation.
3. I can learn from my classmates.

Homework:

1. Your next book review will be on November 9th.
2. You should be working on finishing your SAT letter D vocabulary.