1. Monday, March 30th THIS I BELIEVE

2. PLAN Mon – Journal + Film Clips – view and respond Tues – Journal Writing w/ Charlie Brown Wed – Writing Prompts and Read examples Thurs – Lab “This I Believe” Essay Fri – Lab “This I Believe” Essay due TURNITIN.COM by 11:59 p.m.

3. Journal On your own piece of paper 3 min for each writing (paragraph each). You will turn this in at the end of the period with the worksheet. 1. What is a “belief” or what does it mean to “believe in something”? Define and then write about how you feel about each value below: 2. Peer Pressure 3. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger 4. Your mistakes shape you 5. Life is a gift 6. Everything happens for a reason

4. Film Clips Complete the worksheet as we watch each clip. Between clips, discuss with a partner or class as needed. What is the Belief? Their StoriesYour Story

5. Film Clips https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpz9FGvQt ONDlUAkrV5xohOV6ECljJYBT https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpz9FGvQt ONDlUAkrV5xohOV6ECljJYBT

6. TUESDAY CHARLIE BROWN! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4F_L1YTufQ&f eature=player_detailpage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4F_L1YTufQ&f eature=player_detailpage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ANyHZ59KZA &feature=player_detailpage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ANyHZ59KZA &feature=player_detailpage

7. Charlie Brown’s Lessons  Read through the 10 lessons on the handout. Pick one or more to write about by providing examples from your life. Describe or explain a total of 3 experiences.  Write 1 ½ to 2 pages.  Share with a partner. Discuss.

8. Make A Bumper Sticker Take the Charlie Brown lesson and condense as needed to make a catchy bumper sticker. Include at least one symbol or graphic. Put your initials in the bottom right of the “sticker” and then hang it up on the wall in the classroom.

9. Wednesday The Personal Essay for THIS I BELIEVE What is the assignment? Examples? Read and analyze.

10. Wednesday 1.Read the collection of essays. 2.For each look for answers to the following questions as you read.  What is the “this” that she believes?  What personal examples does she provide?  How does she begin and end the essay?