Hello Seniors!
Today we continue our new unit:
Language, Gender, Culture, and Age
Do you have all of your work done? See Activity 1, 2 in your packet.
Here is a link to the Butler Video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLnv322X4tY
Question - "Why would someone be killed for the way they walk?" - Butler
Answer - Anxiety, Fear, Panic = Main Idea!
With your OWN piece of text - annotate! Then answer the following questions thoroughly.
You will present these in small groups tomorrow!
1. Summarize your piece. Who, What, When, Why, Where, How
2. Who is the intended audience?
3. How does the structure, style, vocabulary impact the reader's ability to understand the content?
4. How does this piece accommodate the audience's needs and expectations?
Homework:
Prep your text for presentation
Extra Credit - Bring TWO texts - with annotations, questions, etc...
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Language Gender, Culture, and Age - Day Two
Hello Seniors!
Today we continue our new unit:
Language, Gender, Culture, and Age
Take some time and read and rewrite for 10 minutes.
(QW and Butler Video Clip Q's)
Pick one additional Quickwrite!
Butler Video:
Anxiety, Fear, Panic - "Why would someone be killed for the way they walk?" - Butler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLnv322X4tY
Answer the following Q's"
1. Though you may not know any examples as extreme as the one described by Butler, have you seen or heard of similar instances in which gender norms have been enforced through violence or bullying?
2. How does this story deepen your understanding of the relationship between identity, gender, and culture?
Homework:
***Find your OWN piece of text (any genre - bonus credit for academic/scholarly) relating to the topic(s) of Language and/or Gender and/or Culture and/or Age.
This is EXACTLY like our Portfolio assignment.
***Make sure you have completed the THREE QW's and Butler Video reflection Q's.
Work Check TBD
Today we continue our new unit:
Language, Gender, Culture, and Age
Take some time and read and rewrite for 10 minutes.
(QW and Butler Video Clip Q's)
Pick one additional Quickwrite!
Butler Video:
Anxiety, Fear, Panic - "Why would someone be killed for the way they walk?" - Butler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLnv322X4tY
Answer the following Q's"
1. Though you may not know any examples as extreme as the one described by Butler, have you seen or heard of similar instances in which gender norms have been enforced through violence or bullying?
2. How does this story deepen your understanding of the relationship between identity, gender, and culture?
Homework:
***Find your OWN piece of text (any genre - bonus credit for academic/scholarly) relating to the topic(s) of Language and/or Gender and/or Culture and/or Age.
This is EXACTLY like our Portfolio assignment.
***Make sure you have completed the THREE QW's and Butler Video reflection Q's.
Work Check TBD
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Language, Gender, and Culture - Day One
Hello Seniors!
Today we begin our new unit - Language, Gender, and Culture.
Take some time and write for 10-15 minutes.
Pick one of the suggested Quickwrites!
Watch Butler Video - we will read the transcript tomorrow!
Answer the following Q's"
1. Though you may not know any examples as extreme as the one described by Butler, have you seen or heard of similar instances in which gender norms have been enforced through violence or bullying?
2. How does this story deepen your understanding of the relationship between identity, gender, and culture?
Homework:
Make sure you have completed today's QW and reflection Q's.
Today we begin our new unit - Language, Gender, and Culture.
Take some time and write for 10-15 minutes.
Pick one of the suggested Quickwrites!
Watch Butler Video - we will read the transcript tomorrow!
Answer the following Q's"
1. Though you may not know any examples as extreme as the one described by Butler, have you seen or heard of similar instances in which gender norms have been enforced through violence or bullying?
2. How does this story deepen your understanding of the relationship between identity, gender, and culture?
Homework:
Make sure you have completed today's QW and reflection Q's.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Portfolio Gallery Walk
Hello Seniors!
This is it! Your portfolio is due TODAY!
Please have it ready to go. Grab a computer and access your videos/clips.
We will have TWO Gallery Walks so that you can spend some time reading/talking with each other.
Make sure to scan a few portfolios and leave some Post-It comments. It is always nice to return to your portfolio and see the wonderful comments that your classmates leave.
You will turn in your Portfolio before you leave w/a self assessed rubric.
I will use the same rubric to assess your efforts as well.
Woo Hoo! Here is to a fun day to celebrate your work!
HW:
Relax!
This is it! Your portfolio is due TODAY!
Please have it ready to go. Grab a computer and access your videos/clips.
We will have TWO Gallery Walks so that you can spend some time reading/talking with each other.
Make sure to scan a few portfolios and leave some Post-It comments. It is always nice to return to your portfolio and see the wonderful comments that your classmates leave.
You will turn in your Portfolio before you leave w/a self assessed rubric.
I will use the same rubric to assess your efforts as well.
Woo Hoo! Here is to a fun day to celebrate your work!
HW:
Relax!
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Portfolio/Gallery Walk Due Date Extended! Due on Monday 3/2
Hello Seniors!
Writing Prompts! Let's write for a few minutes!
This week we will be finishing our Portfolios!
Please use class time to write, edit, revise, and print.
Use the rubric - see Activity #19 to help you monitor your own work.
You will be assessed using the SAME rubric.
HOMEWORK:
* Portfolios are due on Monday 3/2
* Gallery Walk is on Monday - you MUST be here to receive CREDIT!
Prompts:
1) NINE RIGHTS Reflection - Be specific and explain how you continue to honor these...
2) I know we won't always be this young so....
3) Blueberries...
4) Describe an encounter with a celebrity...
5) Elephants.
6) Flirting
Writing Prompts! Let's write for a few minutes!
This week we will be finishing our Portfolios!
Please use class time to write, edit, revise, and print.
Use the rubric - see Activity #19 to help you monitor your own work.
You will be assessed using the SAME rubric.
HOMEWORK:
* Portfolios are due on Monday 3/2
* Gallery Walk is on Monday - you MUST be here to receive CREDIT!
Prompts:
1) NINE RIGHTS Reflection - Be specific and explain how you continue to honor these...
2) I know we won't always be this young so....
3) Blueberries...
4) Describe an encounter with a celebrity...
5) Elephants.
6) Flirting
Monday, February 23, 2015
Portfolio Week!
Hello Seniors!
This week we will be editing/finishing our Portfolios!
Please use today to finish your CONCLUDING paragraph.
Take time to edit your body paragraphs. Use the Activity #18 Graphic Organizer to make sure you answer each component.
Peer Revision TMRW - Credit/No Credit
***See Activity #19
***See Activity #20 - Rubric
HOMEWORK:
* Portfolios are due on Friday
* Gallery Walk on Friday - You must be present to receive credit
This week we will be editing/finishing our Portfolios!
Please use today to finish your CONCLUDING paragraph.
Take time to edit your body paragraphs. Use the Activity #18 Graphic Organizer to make sure you answer each component.
Peer Revision TMRW - Credit/No Credit
***See Activity #19
***See Activity #20 - Rubric
HOMEWORK:
* Portfolios are due on Friday
* Gallery Walk on Friday - You must be present to receive credit
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Portfolio Body Paragraphs
Hello Seniors!
This week we will be writing our Portfolio body paragraphs.
Today I will instruct you (with an example) of the needed information and structure.
It is your duty to replicate this.
Please be ready to show/share your ONE paragraph before you leave.
Use this method to complete the remaining body paragraphs.
If you finish - have a peer check it or call me over...if you are on track write your next one!
All body paragraphs will be completed by Friday.
Today's Agenda:
*Activity 18 - Writing Body Paragraphs
HOMEWORK:
* Complete introduction and all body paragraphs by Friday.
This week we will be writing our Portfolio body paragraphs.
Today I will instruct you (with an example) of the needed information and structure.
It is your duty to replicate this.
Please be ready to show/share your ONE paragraph before you leave.
Use this method to complete the remaining body paragraphs.
If you finish - have a peer check it or call me over...if you are on track write your next one!
All body paragraphs will be completed by Friday.
Today's Agenda:
*Activity 18 - Writing Body Paragraphs
HOMEWORK:
* Complete introduction and all body paragraphs by Friday.
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