OPEN HOUSE 9th
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But, Before we do anything, Do you have a Pencil?
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How about paper?
yes, real paper.
We will use computers and iPads plenty in this class, but the first five minutes of class are reserved for the classic act of connecting pen or pencil to paper.
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When I see you writing, I know you are..
- present
- prepared
- participating
We'll use these few minutes every day to check homework, preparation, and attendance. It is also valuable time to prime our brains for the kind of thinking we'll be doing in class.
(Could be preparing for a discussion, reviewing a "big idea" from the reading, introducing a new idea, or practicing a skill.)
Will we grade what you write? No, but we will reward your effort: goes under the category of "participation and preparation."
(Could be preparing for a discussion, reviewing a "big idea" from the reading, introducing a new idea, or practicing a skill.)
Will we grade what you write? No, but we will reward your effort: goes under the category of "participation and preparation."
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Benefits of Writing By Hand?
- Cognitive: activates more regions of the brain
- Emotional: a transition, regulates nervous system
- Metacognitive: Improves mindfulness, helping them make sense of their experiences and inner lives
We'll use these few minutes every day to check homework, preparation, and attendance. It is also valuable time to prime our brains for the kind of thinking we'll be doing in class.
(Could be preparing for a discussion, reviewing a "big idea" from the reading, introducing a new idea, or practicing a skill.)
Will we grade what you write? No, but we will reward your effort: goes under the category of "participation and preparation."
(Could be preparing for a discussion, reviewing a "big idea" from the reading, introducing a new idea, or practicing a skill.)
Will we grade what you write? No, but we will reward your effort: goes under the category of "participation and preparation."
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All that matters is that you keep writing until you hear me ring the bell.
Keep elaborating. Be specific. Expand, review, just don't set down your pencil.
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We are building our writing Fluency and stamina.
Keep elaborating. Be specific. Expand, review, just don't set down your pencil.
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Would you rather have a dragon, or be a dragon? Explain.
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identity
Empathy
Growth
Wisdom
Community
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IDENTITY
- How do our environments, choices, relationships, and experiences shape and define us?
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EMPATHY
- WHY is it important to understand the world through others' eyes?
- How can literature help us do this?
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Growth
- How do individuals overcome difficulty and build resilience, empathy and wisdom?
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WISDOM
- What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?
- How can mistakes lead to wisdom?
- How can we use our wisdom for good?
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COMMUNITY
- As we mature into adults, what is our responsibility to our community?
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What Will We read this Year?
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BildUngsRoman:
a coming of age story
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OUr Texts:
- INDEPENDENT READING
- Assorted Short stories
- Romeo and Juliet
- The House on Mango Street
- The Lord of the flies
- Selected Poetry and nonfiction
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Assessment:
- Formative (practice; learning skills)
- Summative (Demonstrating mastery; multiple revision opportunities)
- Learning Process: habits and contributions
- Grades based on Evidence of knowledge, skills, Growth
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Standards/Skill-based Categories
- Critical Reading (20)
- Composition (40)
- Grammar/Vocab (10)
- Speaking and Listening (10)
- Learning Process (20)
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Thank you!
Jessica Smetana
jsmetana
bpsk12.org
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