English I 12/12/2014

Bellringer Remember what I said yesterday! Get your composition book, and immediately get started on your bellringer. It should be SILENT in here! Remember what I said yesterday! Get your composition book, and immediately get started on your bellringer. It should be SILENT in here! (5 min) (5 min) Yesterday, you started: Yesterday, you started: If you were in Atticus’ shoes, would you take the case? (would you put your children through that knowing what would happen in this community?) Discuss whether or not Atticus Finch should defend Tom Robinson. On which side of the controversy would you be? Why would you be on that side? If you were in Atticus’ shoes, would you take the case? (would you put your children through that knowing what would happen in this community?) Discuss whether or not Atticus Finch should defend Tom Robinson. On which side of the controversy would you be? Why would you be on that side? Today, make sure you have a fully developed paragraph (5 complete sentences min) Today, make sure you have a fully developed paragraph (5 complete sentences min)Agenda Prepare for Court! Prepare for Court! 1. Teams meet, organize arguments (5 min) 1. Teams meet, organize arguments (5 min) 2. Gather character statements (5 min) 2. Gather character statements (5 min) 3. Court (20 min) 3. Court (20 min) 4. Exit Slip (5 min) 4. Exit Slip (5 min)

English I TURN IN HW: If you haven’t already, turn in the theme tracker TURN IN HW: If you haven’t already, turn in the theme tracker Make sure you’ve completed questions on activelylearn.com through Chapter 24 Make sure you’ve completed questions on activelylearn.com through Chapter 24 – If the q’s are complete, finish reading the novel – If the q’s are complete, finish reading the novel DUE TODAY! DUE TODAY! Common Core: Common Core: RL2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text & analyze in detail its development over the course of the text RL2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text & analyze in detail its development over the course of the text RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme Objective: Objective: Prepare & analyze a pro/con argument of debate Prepare & analyze a pro/con argument of debate Through activity, understand how characters are developed Through activity, understand how characters are developed Through activity, understand how theme is developed Through activity, understand how theme is developed

Assessing Theme Theme Previously, you filled out a theme tracker Previously, you filled out a theme tracker Think about what the theme topics are Think about what the theme topics are How are the characters affected by the events in the story? How are the characters affected by the events in the story? How does the author develop the theme? How does the author develop the theme? Today, use what you have learned about the theme and characterization, and show me you understand these elements in TKAM. Today, use what you have learned about the theme and characterization, and show me you understand these elements in TKAM. Arguments/statements should display your understanding Arguments/statements should display your understanding

Court Pretend that you are a citizen of the town of Maycomb. You just read an editorial indicating whether or not Atticus Finch should defend Tom Robinson. On which side of the controversy would you be? Why would you be on that side? Pretend that you are a citizen of the town of Maycomb. You just read an editorial indicating whether or not Atticus Finch should defend Tom Robinson. On which side of the controversy would you be? Why would you be on that side? Each group is to have two main speakers, who will start the debate. Two will be prosecutors (should not), two will be defenders (should). Two students will act as judges, who will give an unbiased opinion of each team's handling of the debate. We will also have students acting as Jem, Scout, and Atticus to present their statements. Last, we have a jury who will discuss their decision with the judges. Each group is to have two main speakers, who will start the debate. Two will be prosecutors (should not), two will be defenders (should). Two students will act as judges, who will give an unbiased opinion of each team's handling of the debate. We will also have students acting as Jem, Scout, and Atticus to present their statements. Last, we have a jury who will discuss their decision with the judges. Defense and Prosecution teams, you must meet and write down clear, persuasive arguments to prepare for your court debate. Defense and Prosecution teams, you must meet and write down clear, persuasive arguments to prepare for your court debate.

ROLES Judges: Warren & Abby Judges: Warren & Abby Prosecution (should NOT take the case): Prosecution (should NOT take the case): Speakers: Michael & Alexz Speakers: Michael & Alexz Team: Bob, Jacob D, John David, Daniel, Rachel Team: Bob, Jacob D, John David, Daniel, Rachel Defense (should take the case): Defense (should take the case): Speakers: Bryson & Fletcher Speakers: Bryson & Fletcher Team: Seth, Daisy, Alana, Chase, Tabby, Jacob U Team: Seth, Daisy, Alana, Chase, Tabby, Jacob U Jury Jury Jacob T, Nolan, Thomas, Shelby, Jonathan, Leanna, Gwyneth, Trey Jacob T, Nolan, Thomas, Shelby, Jonathan, Leanna, Gwyneth, Trey Atticus: Hayden, Scout: Holly, Jem: Christian, Tom Robinson: Caelan Atticus: Hayden, Scout: Holly, Jem: Christian, Tom Robinson: Caelan

Court Presenting Arguments: Introducing your main argument to the judges & jury (ie: we are here to show you why….) Presenting Arguments: Introducing your main argument to the judges & jury (ie: we are here to show you why….) Prosecution – 3 minutes Prosecution – 3 minutes Defense team -3 minutes Defense team -3 minutes Prosecution goes first (5-7 min) Prosecution goes first (5-7 min) State main arguments State main arguments Use character statements/call witnesses Use character statements/call witnesses Defense team next (5-7 min) Defense team next (5-7 min) State main arguments State main arguments Use character statements/call witnesses Use character statements/call witnesses Closing Arguments: Each side, 3 minutes Closing Arguments: Each side, 3 minutes Jury deliberates Jury deliberates Judge gives Atticus decision Judge gives Atticus decision

Exit Slip Go back to your bellringer. Look over your responses. Now, write down if you changed your point of view as a result of the debate. If so, explain why. If not, explain why. Discuss the main points of each side’s arguments, and how they affect the characters & theme in TKAM. Go back to your bellringer. Look over your responses. Now, write down if you changed your point of view as a result of the debate. If so, explain why. If not, explain why. Discuss the main points of each side’s arguments, and how they affect the characters & theme in TKAM. HW: Finish working on your study guide HW: Finish working on your study guide Make sure questions on activelylearn.com are complete! Make sure questions on activelylearn.com are complete!