Ms. Hagans

MONDAY:  class driven discussion of “the American Dream” — apply elements to Holcomb, Kansas, the Clutter family, Dick, Perry  OBJ: practice note taking skills and application of broad themes to specific works - in this case In Cold Blood.  Homework:  review notes from today and last week, pick one of the topics that interests you, formulate your own prompt, write your thesis sentence, and be ready to do a timed writing tomorrow. Start Part 4.

TUESDAY:  Using notes over the two topics, pick one, write your own prompt. Complete a 40 minute timed writing over this prompt.  Homework:  continue reading

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY:  2ND CBA administered. After assessment is completed by all, view the first part of the movie “In Cold Blood” and complete the appropriate questions on the movie worksheet.  Homework:  continue reading Part 4

FRIDAY:  Silent sustained reading — In Cold Blood. Answer study questions over Part 4 as you read.

Week of 11-24:

Mon.  Quiz over Part 2 In Cold Blood.  Work on AP style multiple choice questions.  Objective:  Demonstrate mastery of material; use critical thinking skills to evaluate question stems and choices. Homework:  Read Part 3 - due on Dec. 1

Tues.  Team building exercise.  Work 100 piece jigsaw puzzle with no pictural guide and with no talking.  Assess what the 4 person team learned about non-verbal communication and working together to achieve a common goal.  Homework:  Read Part 3 — due on Dec. 1

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