Don't forget the holiday dance on Friday!
P. 1,4: Today was the Socratic Seminar, and I think we are off to a great start! It's not always easy to share and discuss with out a leader (or a teacher), and students were well prepared and interactive. The best part was when students changed their minds because of what something another student said, and then there was discussion. Good job to all! Talk Trackers and Idea Trackers, you had a tough job, and you were fabulous! I am thinking every day should be a Socratic... :)
H/W: Rules: chpts. 18, 19
FTM: chpts. 18,19,20
P. 5: We continued with Doris Lessing's "Through the Tunnel" which is a short story about overcoming fears. Since she is a South African author who was banished from her country for anti-apartheid beliefs, it ties in well with our discussions about Mandela. Discussion questions were done in a Socratic-type format which will lead students to arriving at a theme.
H/W: Red Glass chpts. 13, 14
P. 2,6: It was all about WordMasters today! Students took the test for WordMasters 1. Taking and grading the test took most of the class.Grades will be curved.
H/W: Ties that Bind... reading due next Monday.
See you tomorrow!
