Monday, September 1, 2014

English 4 CP: Tuesday/Wednesday: 9/2,3/14

Benchmark:
*LAFS.4.RI.2.5: Reading - analyze structure in text
*LAFS.912.SL.1.1: Speaking/listening: Participate actively in a range of collaborative activities
*LAFS.912.W.1.2: Writing: Write text for analysis

Daily Question:
*How do you resolve group and complex reading issues in a group activity?

Agenda:
1. Bellringer
a. What events/topics have we covered so far in class, and what insights have you gained from them? Limit 2 good paragraphs.
2. Take up first outside reading chapter assignments
a. Be sure to deal with hold outs and trouble shoot problems
3. Group activity (Problem-Solution)
a. Give handout: Group Structure and Proof
b. Give handout: Active Reading bookmark
c. Point out that we will decide if groups will be temporary or permanent in the future, but not today -- start thinking about it.
d. Challenge assignment
- Students are to follow the group structure guideline to accomplish the assigned task
> Teach position must be covered completely, not matter how many in the group
> All reports are to be completed as the structure dictates
- Task
> Students are to compare and contrast the two active reading handouts
+ Active Reading Bookmark
+ How to Read a Short Story
> Students may use the short story if it will help them with their comparison
>Students are encouraged to consider a graphic like charting or Venn diagram as needed

- This project may take more than one day because it is complicated and will require time to trouble shoot and perform.

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