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Hook, Housekeeping & Homework TUESDAY CHOICE: Spend the next 5 minutes quietly reading from your novel OR Preparing for your formative discussion by reading and taking notes on “The Necklace” – Marxist lens, and 1 other lens Your observation forms (yellow packet) and any additional notes are due today! Remember… no electronics out/on during reading time you are receiving credit for being on time, ready to read with your choice, independent reading novel, and actively reading during the given time. If you do not have your book with you, must read something else. If you finish reading a book, let me know. You’ll need to fill out a ½ sheet review and post it in the room! Homework: Read your choice novel! Fishbowl (make-up is this Wednesday at lunch)

Past, Present, Future TUESDAY Lens Marxist Theory & Reading “The Necklace” Through Various Lens Graded Fishbowl Discussion Preparation “The Necklace” Through Various Lenses Formative Fishbowl Discussion #2 Senior Meeting tomorrow! 7:40 AM Auditorium Formative Make-up Fishbowl (make-up is this Wednesday at lunch) Assign short stories for SUMMATIVE 1: Fishbowl Discussion; be here!

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Standards 1. Oral Communication and Listening 2. Reading for All Purposes 1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies Objective: you will be able to practice your analytical oral communication skills by examining a short story through various lenses Relevance: By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not only practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. By learning to examine situations from different perspectives, we open ourselves to recognizing, understanding, explaining, and judging the ways in which we, as well as others, conduct ourselves, in order to more productively function in an every changing world. Inquiry Questions: What is critical theory? How does one’s perspective influence the reading of a text? How does reading from a particular perspective influence what is seen as important within a text and how characters, events, and theme are understood? What is Marxist Critical Theory?

Instruction: Obtain In order to score proficient or above during a graded discussion, a student must participate actively and consistently by… Coming prepared with written notes, story, etc. Participating in a collaborative, respectful group effort to achieve understanding of the text Conveying clear and distinct perspectives related to course objectives (P) Referring to and explaining specific passages in the text; using supporting illustrations (I) Correctly referring to & thoughtfully analyzing through critical lenses, including how using this lens enables the reader to understand the story in a different way Making connections between and among passages in text and/or lens Making connections to a larger context (community, world, history, and/or other text); how using this lens enables the reader to understand the story in a different way Addressing and responding to another speaker with an opinion or support Propelling conversations by posing and responding to probing, purposeful questions that prompt analysis and including other participants

Activity: Develop and Apply Purpose: to practice your listening and speaking skills for the summative to show your understanding of the Marxist lens (and story) for a formative Tasks: Create a fishbowl – Last part of alpha in the center – first part (your partner) on the outside ½ in center to discuss (check in with your partner for text and notes) ½ on outside to observe (with observation form) Have out your observation sheet, Have out your copy of the story “The Necklace,” your handouts on Marxism and “The Necklace” questions and handwritten notes Check with your partner that he/she has these items and check it off on your form. If your partner is not hear, sit tight. If you were absent yesterday, stand over by the closet area and wait for instruction. Outcome: Plus/Delta Turn in your observation form at the end of discussions today

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework WEDNESDAY Have out your novel (fictional text) to read  Quietly read for approx. 10 minutes Remember… no electronics out/on during reading time you are receiving credit for being on time, ready to read with your choice, independent reading novel, and actively reading during the given time. If you do not have your book with you, must read something else. If you finish reading a book, let me know. You’ll need to fill out a ½ sheet review and post it in the room! Homework: Read your choice novel!

Past, Present, Future WEDNESDAY “The Necklace” Through Various Lenses Formative Fishbowl Discussion #1 AND #2 Did you turn in your Oral Communication & Listening packet?! Assignment for SUMMATIVE: Fishbowl Discussion Formative Make-up Fishbowl (make-up is this Wednesday at lunch) Counselors in Assignment Preparation for short stories for SUMMATIVE: Fishbowl Discussion Summative Fishbowls Monday & Tuesday

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Standards 1. Oral Communication and Listening 2. Reading for All Purposes 1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies Objective: you will be able to practice your analytical oral communication skills by examining a short story through various lenses Relevance: By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not only practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. By learning to examine situations from different perspectives, we open ourselves to recognizing, understanding, explaining, and judging the ways in which we, as well as others, conduct ourselves, in order to more productively function in an every changing world. Inquiry Questions: What is critical theory? How does one’s perspective influence the reading of a text? How does reading from a particular perspective influence what is seen as important within a text and how characters, events, and theme are understood? What is Marxist Critical Theory?

Activity: Develop & Apply Purpose: to come to a general understanding of the story: the who, what when, where and why Tasks: Quietly read your given story As you read, annotate the text for plot … (who, what, when, where, why – literal details of the story) = Setting? (time, place) - Characters? - Conflicts? - Events? Outcome: Complete the Literary Elements sheet

THURSDAY October 19th Come to class for attendance!

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework FRIDAY Have out your novel (fictional text) to read  Quietly read for approx. 10 minutes Remember… no electronics out/on during reading time you are receiving credit for being on time, ready to read with your choice, independent reading novel, and actively reading during the given time. If you do not have your book with you, must read something else. If you finish reading a book, let me know. You’ll need to fill out a ½ sheet review and post it in the room! Homework: PREPARE FOR YOUR SUMMATIVE FISHBOWL DISCUSSION Keep in mind, you need to be here for both discussions in order to receive both grades!

Past, Present, Future FRIDAY “The Necklace” Through Various Lenses Formative Fishbowl Discussion #1 AND #2 Did you turn in your Oral Communication & Listening packet?! Assignment for SUMMATIVE: literary Terms Formative Make-up Fishbowl (make-up is this Wednesday at lunch) Counselors in Assignment Preparation for short stories for SUMMATIVE: Fishbowl Discussion Summative Fishbowls Monday & Tuesday

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Standards 1. Oral Communication and Listening 2. Reading for All Purposes 1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies Objective: you will be able to practice your analytical oral communication skills by examining a short story through various lenses Relevance: By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not only practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. By learning to examine situations from different perspectives, we open ourselves to recognizing, understanding, explaining, and judging the ways in which we, as well as others, conduct ourselves, in order to more productively function in an every changing world. Inquiry Questions: What is critical theory? How does one’s perspective influence the reading of a text? How does reading from a particular perspective influence what is seen as important within a text and how characters, events, and theme are understood? What is Marxist Critical Theory?

Activity: Develop & Apply Purpose: to show what you know about analyzing a short story through various lenses Tasks: Have out your assigned short story Have out your Literary Tool Kit notes for each lens Review understanding of plot … (who, what, when, where, why – literal details of the story) = Setting? (time, place) - Characters? - Conflicts? - Events? Quietly re-read your story & annotate the text as you read keeping in mind the various lenses from which you should read the story Archetypal Historical/Biographical (you’ll need to do some research) Feminist Marxist Psychoanalytical Use your yellow packet to take notes NOTE THE DIRECTIONS: YOU MUST TAKE NOTES ON ALL LENSES, USING 3 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS PER LENS Outcome: Be prepared to show what you know about analyzing your short story through various lenses. (Through a ____ lens, a reader would think _____) on Monday & Tuesday. See next slides…

Instruction: Obtain How does discussion work? You will either be observing OR discussing Observing Closely and quietly observe an assigned student Show your listening skills: Fill out observation sheet completely and accurately Turn in on time Discussing Show your understanding of the text through oral communication with those in the inner circle. Show your understanding of the lenses with those in the inner circle (Through a ___________ lens, the reader would think _____) Consider PIE Make a POINT Give a specific ILLUSTRATION from the story EXPLAIN it through a particular lens ELABORATE on seeing the story through this perspective (lens) and/or it significance to the story over all

What criteria will be used to measure the effectiveness of a group? Instruction: Obtain What criteria will be used to measure the effectiveness of a group? Peer ideas Prepared – novel, notes, paper etc. Know what you’re talking about Everyone contributes “Nothing” to contribute, ask a meaningful question Stay on topic Don’t repeat what has already been said (agree & make additions) Switch topics in a respectful manner Respect each other Let others finish thought No side tracks, side conversations, other work or electronics out Acknowledge previous speaker’s ideas No bashing Use academic vocabulary

Instruction: Obtain How will I be assessed? Keep in mind part of your grade is to show your close reading of the text; you’ll need to speak to do this! BUT, it’s not just the number of times you participate (speak) but what you have to say see the scoring rubric & ideas in the observation packet See other slides Turn in a completely filled out, thoughtful observation form; one that shows you were really listening to what was being said If you do not participate in the summative fishbowl discussion assignments (oral discussion and observation listening), you cannot earn credit for the class. If you are absent, you must come in for a make-up discussion (lunch).

Instruction: Obtain In order to score proficient or above during a graded discussion, a student must participate actively and consistently by… Coming prepared with written notes, story, etc. Participating in a collaborative, respectful group effort to achieve understanding of the text Conveying clear and distinct perspectives related to course objectives (P) Referring to and explaining specific passages in the text; using supporting illustrations (I) Correctly referring to & thoughtfully analyzing through critical lenses, including how using this lens enables the reader to understand the story in a different way Making connections between and among passages in text and/or lens Making connections to a larger context (community, world, history, and/or other text); how using this lens enables the reader to understand the story in a different way Addressing and responding to another speaker with an opinion or support Propeling conversations by posing and responding to probing, purposeful questions that prompt analysis and including other participants

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