1. Please take this time and enjoy 15 minutes of silent reading…

2. Beatniks and the Limits of Writing
What makes an individual “revolutionary”?

3. I’m In!
Circulate around the room, with each member of the class BREIFLY stating where they are (mentally, emotionally, socially) for the day.
Conclude your statement with the phrase “and I’m in!”

4. Focused Reading
Individually, read “A Little Bit of Background” located under the Beat section of the 11th grade page
Mark text as shown:
√ I know this
! Significant idea
? Huh? I’d like to know more

5. Each Teach Now you will read JUST A SECTION of the text again
Get into groups of three
Groups will:
Letter off A-B-C
A reads “What is the Beat Generation”
B reads “What is a Beatnik?”
C reads “The Reality”

6. Each Teach
When partners are ready, “Each Teach” your group members what your given text was about using the reading guide located on the website
All three groups members will record information for the OTHER sections being shared

7. Key Words Individually:
Reflect on this session and select a key word (e.g. important idea, concept, emotion)
In Your Groups:
Share your words in a round-robin pattern (what your word was, and why it was important)
Be prepared to share these words with the class next time