Harrison Bergeron Day 2

Big Idea: Ideology, utopia, and imagination

Nuance Academy: Infinitive clauses

After today I should be able to: annotate a short story and participate in a discussion.

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Write 3 sets of 4 sentences.
1. Start with a loose sentence.
1. Rewrite it with an independent clause at the front.
2. Rewrite it with an adverb phrase at the front.
3. Rewrite it with an infinitive phrase at the front.
2. Discuss "Harrison Bergeron."
1. Write your best question on a sticky note.
2. We will sort the sticky notes into some order.
3. We will discuss one sticky note at a time.
4. I will model
1. Getting everyone involved
2. Sticking with a question and not abandoning it too quickly

Homework:

1. Work on your first vocabulary list. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.