To page 140 in F451

I can use my time to effectively work on necessary tasks during class time.   I can experiment with writing about setting.

Part I: WORK TIME

1. Read toward 140 in F451 for tomorrow's discussion
2. Complete this worksheet if you haven't already:

• Fill out the corresponding sheet.  Make a copy of this for your own use and put in your name folder: https://docs.google.com/a/rsu5.org/document/d/1JqI-pxceqLSF1oBVKJQVT5h5ge62lsgL6FSuwCKKzxU/edit?usp=sharing
• Go to: https://sites.google.com/a/rsu5.org/fhs-library/





Click "Issues and Controversies"





User: freeport PW: maine





Pick an article with an issue that you are interested in/passionate about.  Fill out the worksheet.





AND http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/02/04/200-prompts-for-argumentative-writing/ can be helpful too.

Part II (last 20 mins of class): SETTING

1. Go to your "Dystopia Journal"
2. Put today's date at the top (Nov 30 or Dec 1)
3. Rewrite into you post:
• The controversial topic and side I support is _________________.   As a result, I am going to write about a place where the opposite is happening, which includes: _________________________.
• Example:  The controversial topic I selected was how we shouldn't be forced to give kids vaccinations.   As a result, I am going to write about a place where the opposite is happening, which includes: every kid gets a series of vaccinations, it rules their daily life and has serious health implications.
4. Follow Ms. Peterson through her 5 short questions to start thinking about your setting.  The questions will be read outloud in class.

70-105 Due Today

Period 3/4 Maroon only:

• Digitally pass in 70-105 F451 HW (please label)
• Class conversation over pages 70-105: CIRCLE UP!
• Habits of Work: Self Assessment
• Look at the PowerSchool print
• Consider all the major activities we have done so far Q2:
• Sherlock movie handout
• Visualize pages 1-5 drawing
• Homework assignments (3 as of today)
• Dystopian Journal Work (Dystopia free write & write like Bradbury)
• Class discussions (3 as of today)
• Report out: What controversial issue are you interested in?  (Handout from last time)
• HW: 105-140 and questions due in TWO classes (Dec 2)

Conversation formative assessment grading: ENGAGEMENT

0: I did not participate in the conversation and/or I distracted others from the conversation.

1:I did not engage in the assignment in a way which fully shows the connections I could make. (1-0 contributions.)

2: I participated in the conversation and have room to make stronger connections. (1 contribution)

3: I take ownership of the conversation and demonstrate authenticity and thoroughness in my work.  (1-2 contributions)

4: I challenge myself in the conversation that goes above and beyond.  (2+ contributions)

Period 8/9M and 3/4W only:

• Digitally pass in 70-105 F451 HW (please label)
• Class conversation over pages 70-105: CIRCLE UP!
• At half bell-->
• Go to: https://sites.google.com/a/rsu5.org/fhs-library/
• Click "Issues and Controversies"
• User: freeport PW: maine
AND http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/02/04/200-prompts-for-argumentative-writing/
1. Pick an article with an issue that you are interested in/passionate about.
2. Fill out the corresponding sheet.  Make a copy of this for your own use and put in your name folder: https://docs.google.com/a/rsu5.org/document/d/1JqI-pxceqLSF1oBVKJQVT5h5ge62lsgL6FSuwCKKzxU/edit?usp=sharing
• Habits of Work: Self Assessment
• Look at the PowerSchool print
• Consider all the major activities we have done so far Q1:
• Sherlock movie handout
• Visualize pages 1-5 drawing
• Homework assignments (3 as of today)
• Dystopian Journal Work (Dystopia free write & write like Bradbury)
• Class discussions (3 as of today)
• Report out: What controversial issue are you interested in?  (Handout from last time)
• HW: 105-140 and questions due in TWO classes (Dec 2 or 3)

What will your dystopia be about...?

I can...determine a current world problem I am interested in, which I will use for the basis of my own dystopia.

1. Go to: https://sites.google.com/a/rsu5.org/fhs-library/
2. Click "Issues and Controversies"
3. User: freeport PW: maine

AND http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/02/04/200-prompts-for-argumentative-writing/

1. Pick an article with an issue that you are interested in/passionate about.
2. Fill out the corresponding sheet.  Make a copy of this for your own use and put in your name folder: https://docs.google.com/a/rsu5.org/document/d/1JqI-pxceqLSF1oBVKJQVT5h5ge62lsgL6FSuwCKKzxU/edit?usp=sharing
3. Continue reading.  70-105 for next class & questions.

Group conversation #2

I can...

1) FEARLESSLY experiment in writing, trying new sentence structures and word choice.

2) Practice participating in a group discussion.  This includes practicing listening skills, transitioning skills, and contributing my own ideas based on the class reading.

Today's agenda:

1. Put your HW 36-70 F451 in your digital name folder.
2. Open your "Dystopian Journal"
1. Enter today's date (11/17 or 11/18)
2. Follow directions from Ms. Peterson
3. Chat time! Circle up & choose your color dot!
4. Guidelines for today's participation:
1. Have your book and notes out and available.
2. Contribute your color question OR respond, using a transition, to someone else's question. 
3. Listen while others are speaking; this includes listening body language.
5. HW due:
   1. TWO CLASSES: 71-105 reading and questions 

Conversation formative assessment grading: ENGAGEMENT

0: I did not participate in the conversation and/or I distracted others from the conversation.

1:I did not engage in the assignment in a way which fully shows the connections I could make. (1-0 contributions.)

2: I participated in the conversation and have room to make stronger connections. (1 contribution)

3: I take ownership of the conversation and demonstrate authenticity and thoroughness in my work.  (1-2 contributions)

4: I challenge myself in the conversation that goes above and beyond.  (2+ contributions)

Sub Day

1. Read 36-70 in F451
2. Do the corresponding questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u7a9VSDaQ6Ya_BnzaAm8kxXAqAZ1JwfO_e92ux6Ul_4/edit?usp=sharing

The Book Begins!

I can...practice participating in a group discussion.  This includes practicing listening skills, transitioning skills, and contributing my own ideas based on the class reading.

Today's agenda:

1. Put your HW 1-35 F451 in your digital name folder.
2. Circle up & choose your color dot!
3. Guidelines for today's participation:
1. Contribute your color question OR respond, using a transition, to someone else's question. 
2. Listen while others are speaking; this includes listening body language.
3. Have your book and notes out and available.
4. What are you passionate about?  Issues and Controversies: https://sites.google.com/a/rsu5.org/fhs-library/
5. HW due in two classes: 36-70 reading and questions.

Conversation formative assessment grading: ENGAGEMENT

0: I did not participate in the conversation and/or I distracted others from the conversation.

1:I did not engage in the assignment in a way which fully shows the connections I could make. (1-0 contributions.)

2: I participated in the conversation and have room to make stronger connections. (1 contribution)

3: I take ownership of the conversation and demonstrate authenticity and thoroughness in my work.  (1-2 contributions)

4: I challenge myself in the conversation that goes above and beyond.  (2+ contributions)

Dystopia Day #3

I can...practice my prediction and visualizing skills as I begin reading F451 by Ray Bradbury.

1. Any other remaining Curious Incident books out there?
2. Pre-reading PREDICTION activity...what story do you think the images create?
1. Come up with 2-3 variations
3. VISUALIZING activity: creating the images in your mind & transferring to paper
4. Assigning new books!
1. Please put your name on the inside of the cover. 
2. Fill out sign out sheet for book.
3. Post-its for "I wonder...statements"
5. Time to start reading!
6. Homework Assignment: 
1. read pages 1-35 and corresponding QAR questions.  These were printed off for you OR available on the right hand side of the blog.  
2. Try 3-5 post-its w/ "I wonder" statements to connect yourself with the text
3. Due two classes from now.

Dystopia Day #2

1. Collect any other books from Curious Incident
2. Entrance ticket: What's a dystopia???
3. Collect Pic Collage Activity:
1. See yesterday's blog entry in yellow for the step by step directions.  20 mins.
2. When you are done, share in folder shared by Ms. Peterson
4. Organize name folder for English
1. Create a sub folder called Q1--> put all quarter 1 materials in it
5. Writing your own dystopia...free write.
1. Make a new document in your name folder.
2. Title your new document: Dystopian Journal
3. Pick one of the prompts below to get started...
4. Try to incorporate the word I randomly give you into your narrative!

What's a Dystopia?

• Collect Curious Incident books
• Habits of Work Rubric: I emailed this to you today as well, however, I forgot to leave the actual photocopies.  Please make a digital copy, fill it out, and then email me the rubric.  I do need it by today.
• https://docs.google.com/a/rsu5.org/document/d/1jr1V_2qO2VOEALUnT0Llo_eRb9wp8plyLKkc6AtlLFM/edit?usp=sharing
• What's a dystopia? (Film clip link approx. 6 mins)
• Dystopian Vocabulary-->make sure you each one!
• Pic Collage activity
• Step #1: Pick one book from the dystopian book list: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/47.Best_Dystopian_and_Post_Apocalyptic_Fiction 
• Step #2 : Use 3 words of the vocabulary words from class  in sentences to describe the book.  Put on your pic collage. 
• Step #3: Pick 5 more pieces of information to include:
• Hook or tagline 
• The book you picked reminds you of another book or movie...because...
• Title and author
• Picture of the cover
• Picture that represents the plot 
• Protagonist overview
• A snippet from a review (cite it)
• Other: what can you come up with?

Sherlock Day #2

I can... begin to make connections between the fictitious character of Sherlock Holmes and factual information about Aspberger's.  

1. Revision slips are due on 10/29 or 10/30 depending on your class. No slip, no reassessment. 
2. Finish BBC's Sherlock in class.  Click here to view: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2cj5ep_sherlock-holmes-s01e01-a-study-in-pink_fun
3. Fill out the Sherlock: The Study in Pink Worksheet as you go; complete and turn in: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ic8FL8FPhsZmC2laYXVHIYCSHsoqpDogwjJltndmaOQ/edit?usp=sharing