What opinion does the songwriter have of the Vietnam war? Feel Like I’m Fixin to Die What opinion does the songwriter have of the Vietnam war? Do Now Quick Write Jan 27

What you had to say: Comments Questions

Socratic Circle is used to Practice Dialogue Debate One listens to find flaws Creates close minded attitude Submit your best thinking, prepared to defend it to the end Demands a conclusion or winner One listens to understand or find common ground Creates open- mindedness Submit your best thinking, expecting other’s ideas to improve it Searches for strengths in ALL positions

“In the Field” p. Look for Kiowa, Azar, or Jimmy Cross Characterization Flashback Look for Symbols Description Emotions Reactions of and to Kiowa, Azar, or Jimmy Cross Evidence of Flashback

Socratic Circles You will need: You will be: You will need: Inner Circle Outer Circle You will need: Your book Your notes/passages marked with stickies You will be: Discussing the questions Reading from the text Responding to one another You will need: A question card A note sheet You will be: Silent Focused on the conversation in the middle Sharing your answers to the question cards

Exit Slip 1 thing you did well today What score you should get for discussion today 1 thing you could do better in class discussion

Do Now---Quick Write---Jan 28-9 “Like the Legend of the Phoenix”— Get Lucky, by Daft Punk Phoenix= mythical bird who died each night in flames only to be reborn in the ashes in the morning. Why might an author want to bring up this legend in another song or story?

Intertextuality Referring to or using parts of one story in another story. “Get Lucky” --used the legend of the Phoenix “Gift of the Magi” --used the story of the three wise men from the bible “The Necklace” --used “Cinderella”

So, what stories did O’Brien use? Heart of Darkness Thug Notes As you watch, jot down anything you think connects to any story in Things They Carried

Socratic Seminar Academic Language for Discussion Clarifying Probing for Higher Level Thinking Building on What Others Say Expressing an Opinion Interrupting Disagreeing Inviting Others to Dialogue Offering Suggestions

Exit Slip What fairy tale, novel, short story, or song would you reference or use to describe your own life?

DO NOW-Quick Write--Jan 30 Thoughtful Thursday Pick one character from the three stories we read and describe their personality.

Essay Review: How Did You Do? Take a look at the comments, and reflect: What did you do well? What was the easiest thing about the essay? What was the hardest thing about the essay? What do you need work on? What will you do differently for the next essay?

MAD 60 Pick One Character and explain how the author develops that character’s personality. OR Explain the inner and outer conflicts of one of the characters in the story. What things did the author carry that affected the way he wrote? You may talk about the literal things he wrote about carrying, his feelings/opinions, his personal history, or his reading history.

Peer Editing & Revision You must find three people to read your work. Introduction and conclusion Body Paragraphs Grammar/Sentences You must reflect on what you will do differently You will then re-write your essay in true essay format

Exit Slip 1 thing you learned today 1 question you still have 1 comment about the essay