1. For Students Teacher Work Day – End Qt. 1
No School
For Students
Teacher Work Day – End Qt. 1

2. 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)

3. 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!

4. 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?

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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!

8. 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

9. 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?

10. 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

11. THURSDAY October 19th Come to class for attendance!

12. 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!

13. 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

14. 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?

15. 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…

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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).

19. 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

20. Coming Soon…
Monday 23 Tuesday 24 Wednesday 25 Thursday = P/T Conferences Friday = No School