Cultural Enrichment for next semester.  If you submit something for the Literary Magazine and it is accepted, this will also fulfill the CE extra credit option for second semester.

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Google Class response
Finish Praying Mantis Moment and ITA questions
Comparisons to think about:
-Krakauer has to overcome the adversity of climbing Mt. Everest, but what does Doyle have to overcome at the soccer game?
-How do both stories evolve from being about a "thing" or "moment" to being about people?
-What does it mean to be "genuine" in the case of either story?

10H
Response journal
Wrap discussion on GC Section #1
Praying Mantis Moment:
-What does the author witness and why does he describe it as the most "genuine" moment he has ever seen?
-Although he limits his observations to the sports world, what might Doyle be implying about the difference between children and adults?
-What is ironic about the lesson that the little kid explains to Doyle in contrast to what all the adults expected when they saw the circle of kids standing on the field?

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Discuss new extra credit option
Vocabulary Test 6 hand back and review.
Vocabulary List 7: attrition, circumvent, cohesive, grievous, inundate, oblivious, reticent, robust, sanction, aghast
Read and respond to story on google classroom and finish questions from Tuesday over Into Thin Air

10H
Discuss new extra credit option
Discuss High Tide in Tucson
Vocabulary Test 6

Pay attention to the calendar.  Project work time is running out.  If you haven't already, you should be at a point where you have a pretty good idea of the full distribution/schedule of work that you have left.  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

There is a new extra credit opportunity available to all students.  I will talk about it in class, but here is the basic synopsis:

The South Gratitude Wall (these will be displayed)
-No bigger than a half sheet of standard paper
-Begins with "I am thankful for/Thank you (person/people/organization/group) for/because .....(explain briefly how it connects to you)"  Even if it is activity based, I would like it to connect to a person or to people who introduced you to or who facilitate your participation in that activity.
-It must have some visual appeal.  This can include pictures, hand drawn designs and borders, arts and craftsy stuff, etc. similar to the extra credit wall but smaller and with less writing.
-You can put your name on it or it can be anonymous, but you must give it directly to me either way so I can keep track for credit.

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Response Journal in Google Class
Read Into Thin Air in textbook (pg 506) and answer for tomorrow:
     -Explain the classic literary struggle/conflict in ITA.
     -What does Everest symbolize to Krakauer?  Mountain Climbing?
     -How does tone and focus switch from the mountain to the human nature (tragic flaw of man)

10H
Class overview of literal aspect of the five GC Section 1 questions
Group collaborative short answer quiz on section 1
For Vocab test, read High Tide in Tucson (pg 499) and take notes regarding the following theme:  The importance of experiencing wonder and amazement in life.  You will not have access to the text for the vocabulary test, but you will have access to your notes.  You will also have a cold read.

Not sure if there is a better story teller than Brian Doyle: The Praying Mantis Moment

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Benchmark Common Assessment #1 problem areas and strategies
Benchmark Common Assessment #2

10H
Benchmark Common Assessment #1 problem areas and strategies
Benchmark Common Assessment #2
GC Section 1 group questions on google classroom

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Discuss High Tide in Tucson in detail prior to Vocab Test using following questions:
-At first, what makes Kingsolver so proud about her pond?
-Why does she seem so amazed by the pond and especially her role in the amazement?
-What aspect of the pond brings out a sense of hope and belief in "something greater" for BK?

Vocabulary Test 6

10H
Vocab 5 hand back and discussion using 5 step model
Best examples read aloud with 5 step connections
-Vocabulary List 6: equivocate, fortuitous, impeccable, liaison, predisposed, propensity, reprehensible, sham, solace, solicitous
-Glass Castle: model example discussion of the JW revelations at the beginning and end of chapters as well as other elements to look for.  Focus on the literal vs. figurative.  Read through pg.41 by Monday.

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Discuss the Typhoid Fever questions as a class with peer review.

Read High Tide in Tucson on pg. 499 in text.  This will be your source material on tomorrow's vocabulary test, but you will not have access to it so TAKE NOTES.  Specifically look for tone, setting, and "the lesson" that is learned.

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These are the following concepts from section 1 (pg.-1-41) of The Glass Castle that you will need to focus on: Checking out Rex Walls style. Rose Mary's pride at staying resilient despite adversity. The Joshua Tree. Stars as Christmas Presents. The Glass Castle and The Prospector. Fire.  For the last 5, we will discuss both literal and symbolic structure/relevance.

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GC Response Journal #8
Read Typhoid Fever (pg.485) and answer the following questions for tomorrow
-What is apparent about Patricia and why is it emphasized?
-Despite the setting, what atmosphere (tone) does FM create and what purpose does this serve?
-Despite the tragic aspect of the story, what redeeming quality does FM's story have that allows the audience to relate to it?

10H
GC Response Journal #8
Answer the questions in small groups:
-What is apparent about Patricia and why is it emphasized?
-Despite the setting, what atmosphere (tone) does FM create and what purpose does this serve?
-Despite the tragic aspect of the story, what redeeming quality does FM's story have that allows the audience to relate to it?
Hand out "The Glass Castle"---Will explain/discuss focal points tomorrow.

A little lesson on Dia de los Muertos right here if you are thinking about attending the celebration at the Mattie Rhodes Center tonight.

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Vocab List 6: equivocate, fortuitous, impeccable, liaison, predisposed, propensity, reprehensible, sham, solace, solicitous
-GC Response Journal
-Full discussion connecting memoir pieces

10H
Vocabulary test 5

Wednesday

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Read Abigail Thomas' article "How to Write Your Own Memoir"
-What are 2 rules for writing a memoir?
-What should the author hope to accomplish?
-How do her philosophies apply to "A Choice of Weapons"

10H
Response Journal #7- Assembly Reflections
-Class discussion of Kevin Hines Story, Gordon Parks, Dave Eggers connections

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Pg. 471 A Choice of Weapons
-Read and answer the following:
     -Considering the time and place, what "unsurprising" thing happens to GP in Washington DC?
     -What impact does this experience have on GP as he begins his career?  How is this reflected in
     the title of the work?
     -What universal type of experience does GP relate to that allows a typical reader in 2015 to
     understand and possibly feel some sort of empathy?

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In-class essay.  We will continue to discuss the Abigail Thomas article as a resource and reference point related to Gordon Parks, Dave Eggers, and others moving forward.


This is the modified schedule for the week according to our administration.  10H Vocabulary Test will still be on block days as usual.

Wednesday will be an altered traditional day with an assembly.  Thursday will be Even block as normal, and Friday will be Odd block.

Here is Wednesday’s schedule – we will begin the assembly at 9:45.

1st Hour              7:40 ­ 8:10             (30 min.)

2nd Hour             8:15 ­ 8:50              (35 min.)

3rd Hour              8:55 ­ 9:30              (35 min.)

Assembly            9:45 ­ 10:45           (60 min.)

4th Hour              11:00 ­ 11:45         (45 min.)

5th Hour/1st Lunch

              Lunch    11:45 ­ 12:15           (30 min.)

              Class      12:20 ­ 1:00             (40 min.)

5th Hour/2nd Lunch

              Class      11:50 ­ 12:30           (40 min.)

              Lunch    12:30 ­ 1:00             (30 min.)

6th Hour              1:05 ­ 1:50              (45 min.)

7th Hour              1:55 ­ 2:40              (45 min.)