After stall time, we discussed the transition from Realism/Naturalism to Moderism
We watched a video clip that gave a historical context of Post-WWII and the development of the atomic bomb, as well as the beginning of the Cold War. (sofari montage)
Chapter 7 Forum Posts Due
Thursday, January 3rd:
Students completed the unit test on realism and naturalism
After viewing the video clips, we read the "Overture" to the Crucible and assigned parts for reading for this coming Monday.
Monday through Friday (7 through 11)--
Chapter 7 Forum Presentation Due
Chapter 8 Discussion Questions Due
Reading the various parts and scenes of Crucible and viewing the sections of the movie to visualize.
Follow directions to assignment and load link to lyrics or Youtube song (appropriate for school) that corresponds to some statement abou the American Dream. See Edmodo directions
Vocabulary activity: "oral tradition" : 4 elements (Type 2--formative, collected and graded--4 pts.).
Tuesday, January 29th:
Return to Earth on Turtle's Backand
Small Group activity in 2s or 3s: read Genesis creation story and compare to Earth on Turtle's Back for structural and elemental similarities and differences (3-column chart)
- After stall time, we discussed the transition from Realism/Naturalism to Moderism
- We watched a video clip that gave a historical context of Post-WWII and the development of the atomic bomb, as well as the beginning of the Cold War. (sofari montage)
Chapter 7 Forum Posts DueAurthur Miller Discusses his research for and creation of Crucible:
Chapter 7 Forum Presentation Due
Chapter 8 Discussion Questions Due
Reading the various parts and scenes of Crucible and viewing the sections of the movie to visualize.
- Return to Earth on Turtle's Backand
- Small Group activity in 2s or 3s: read Genesis creation story and compare to Earth on Turtle's Back for structural and elemental similarities and differences (3-column chart)
- Each group posts to Linoit one similarity and one difference (color coded) (Pink Difference/Yellow Similarity)
- Short video concerning Mayan and Egyptian myths: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbPXBNpb9ls (optional read)
- Begin reading When Grizzlies Walked Upright
- Hand out guided reading task questions to be completed for Tuesday
Unit Test, Friday, February 1storal_traditions_unit_test_guide.docx
- In groups created by the teacher, students completed an activity to compare the two myths, as well as the "people" of today
and in Grizzlies. (flipchart--Grizzlies Comparison)- Using mobile device, assigned one and find a picture to represent
- Similarity of characteristics of people in general shown by stories
- Similarity to any aspect of modern culture or things we hold dear
- Similarity to types of stories that we can see in movies or are used to reading
- Similarities to problems/solutions that exist between cultures..
- Take picture to spot in room that you would share.
- Share with larger groups and select 2 from group to speak for larger group to share with whole class.
- Begin reading from The Navajo Origin Legend
- Afterwards: Type 2 (on flipchart): List 3 elements of oral traditions. (formative 6 pts.)
- Complete the reading guide for homework, if desired
- Remind that Chapter One is due on February 11th.
- Available on disk at Hershey Library. (Explain what the semester project will entail.)
Unit Test: Monday, February 4th- Vocabulary activity: "Constitution" synonyms flipchart
- Fill in at least 5 and then check on mobile device for more.
- Post to Socrative in a string of words, 3
- Complete Qualities of a Leader activity:
- List 3 on question sheet (near question 3)
- Narrow to 1 to share, listed on Linoit
- http://goo.gl/IFpkb
- Use Socrative to vote on top characteristic and see responses
- Read from Iroquois Consitution
- Vocabulary in context: confederate, tempered, deliberation
- Complete reading guide for Iroquois Constitution
- While doing, watch Everyday Leadership
What are the characteristics necessary to be President? (3)