The Hobbit Lecture

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: explain how someone can grow in virtue and wisdom.

Reading: We are currently reading The Hobbit.

Agenda:

1. Daily vocabulary presentation
2. Introduction to the Hobbit lecture.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

The Hobbit Introduction

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: explain how someone can grow in virtue and wisdom.

Reading: We are currently reading The Hobbit.

Agenda:

1. Daily vocabulary.
2. Reflect on your reading and writing so far.
3. Start your book review for your first book.
4. Introduction to the Hobbit lecture.

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.

Reflecting on your progress so far

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Independent reading for 15 minutes
2. Vocabulary word presentations
3. Vocabulary games
1. Vocabulary relay sentences
2. Vocabulary pictionary relay
4. Writing and reading reflection

Homework:

1. Membean

Odysseus Synthesis Essay

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Today you will complete your in-class synthesis essay about Odysseus.

Homework:

1. Membean

Odyssey Synthesis Essay

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Read silently
3. Read and annotate the sources for your Synthesis essay tomorrow.

Homework:

1. Membean

Grading your essay

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Read silently
3. Grade your essay:
1. I will use this rubric to grade your essays.
1. You will receive a score in each row (ex. 1-1-0)
1. The first row is your thesis
2. The second row is your evidence and commentary
3. The last row is your sophistication
2. Rubric and grade correlation:
1. 1-4-1 is 100%
2. 1-3-1 OR 1-4-0 is 90%
3. 1-3-0 is 85%
4. 1-2-0 is 75%
5. 1-1-0 is 65%

Homework:

1. Membean

Work on Essay

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Vocabulary game
3. Read silently for 10 minutes
4. Synthesis Essay #2: Space Junk
1. Write two body paragraphs.

Homework:

1. Membean

Space junk synthesis essay

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Vocabulary game
3. Read silently for 10 minutes
4. Synthesis Essay #2: Space Junk
1. Read the prompt.
2. Brain storm abstract ideas that go with the prompt.
3. List the sides of the issue.
4. Generate a source chart.
5. Read the sources looking for information.
6. Write your introduction.
1. Introduce the topic
2. Discuss the problem in a couple of sentences
3. Write your thesis statement

Homework:

1. Membean

Conclusions and Next Essay

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Read silently for 10 minutes
3. Synthesis Essay #1
1. Synthesis essay conclusions
1. We will also add a conclusion to our essay.
1. Conclusions should be idea and action based
2. Think about some personal experiences you have had that hold emotional weight and logically relate to the topic of your paper and your argument. If you don't have an experience of your own, think of someone that you know.
3. Begin to produce up to 4 sentences that tell the story or stories from step 2 while connecting those stories to the ideas of step 1.
1. My high school girlfriend and I often found ourselves drifting apart due to misunderstandings. We both assumed the other knew what we were thinking, but without open communication, our assumptions led to hurt feelings and resentment.
4. Shift from talking about yourself to talking about people and individuals outside of yourself.
5. Include a snippet of a pertinent quote from one of the sources that is no more than six words.
6. Leave a glass slipper. Consider what you want your audience to do.
1. You can use the phrase "In a world where..."
2. In a world where teenagers are notorious for their lack of communication skills, dating in high school is often a tumultuous experience. As one of their teachers note, “dating in high school is not very wise.” Marc and Carly, both still figuring out who they are, might find it more beneficial to wait until they are older to navigate the complexities of a serious relationship.
7. Here is the conclusion all together:
1. My high school girlfriend and I often found ourselves drifting apart due to misunderstandings. We both assumed the other knew what we were thinking, but without open communication, our assumptions led to hurt feelings and resentment. In a world where teenagers are notorious for their lack of communication skills, dating in high school is often a tumultuous experience. As one of Marc and Carly's teachers note, “dating in high school is [not] very wise.” Marc and Carly, both still figuring out who they are, might find it more beneficial to wait until they are older to navigate the complexities of a serious relationship.
4. Synthesis Essay #2: Space Junk
1. Read the prompt.
2. Brain storm abstract ideas that go with the prompt.
3. List the sides of the issue.
4. Generate a source chart.
5. Read the sources looking for information.

Homework:

1. Membean

Write a body paragraph on your own

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Read silently for 10 minutes
3. Vocabulary review game
4. Synthesis Essay
1. Padlet wall with evidence from each source.
2. Write a body paragraph on your own. You may choose the topic and the evidence you want to use.
3. We will vote on which body paragraph we think is the best.
4. Here is a body paragraph you can use as a model:
1. Another factor Carly should consider is Marc’s loyalty to her because if a guy is not loyal in a relationship then it could be a sign that he does not take the relationship seriously. Marc’s actions on Friday night should make Carly question his loyalty and make her reevaluate his commitment to her. For example, Marc writes in his schedule that he is going with Anna to a bonfire at Matt’s that will last until 1 A.M. while Carly is away at a basketball game.  Both the fact that he is staying out late and going with Anna suggests that something more may be going on between him and Anna. While at the bonfire Marc takes a picture with Anna on his back, which she posts to Instagram with the tag “#lovehim” and the comment “he’s always got my back.” Marc’s willingness to take this picture with Anna, knowing that he is in a relationship with Carly and that Anna likes him, shows he is not as loyal to Carly as she thought. This evidence demonstrates that Marc is not being honest about the kind of relationship he has with Anna and that he is willing to flirt with other girls while Carly is busy with her sport. Consequently if Marc is willing to be flirtatious while Anna is away, Carly should ask herself how committed he is to their relationship, especially because Carly does not flirt with other guys when Marc is not around.Therefore, due to fact that Marc is not as serious about the relationship, she should question if she can continue in a relationship that  lacks the solid foundation of loyalty to the other person.

Homework:

1. Membean

Writing a Partner Paragraph

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Read silently for 10 minutes
3. Synthesis Essay
1. Padlet wall with evidence from each source.
2. Write a body paragraph with a partner
1. Your paragraph should be just like the one we wrote last week except you will change the topic.
2. Your body paragraph will be about loyalty.
3. Use the following two pieces of evidence in your paragraph:
1. Source G: Marc and Anna are hanging out at Matt's bonfire and in the picture Anna posts she is on Marc's back. She also uses the tags "#bestie" and "#lovehim". She also says "he's always got my back!" Anna had posted this knowing that he is in a relationship. Marc is being disloyal to Carly through these actions of not mentioning any problems about this.
2. Source A: Marc is hanging out with a girl who clearly likes him at 1 am while Carly is away at a basketball game, which suggests they're more than just friends, given they're not just "hanging out" at Matt's. This is a clear breach of loyalty within a relationship.

Homework:

1. Membean

Finishing a body paragraph

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Membean test
3. Read silently for 10 minutes
4. Synthesis Essay
1. Padlet wall with evidence from each source.
2. Finish the introduction to the essay
1. Write a statement about relationships or high school relationships to start the introduction.
2. Describe the current state of Marc and Carly's relationship.
3. Write your thesis statement.
3. Write a body paragraph.
1. Sample body paragraph
1. Communication is a crucial factor for Carly to consider when deciding whether to stay with Marc because it will help them resolve their conflicts. Currently, Marc and Carly seem to be having significant communication problems, especially about if one of them is cheating on the other. For instance, Danielle states, “I was told by Lindsey that Carly was cheating on you with John. But you know how Lindsey can be…” This statement indicates that Marc is relying on hearsay from a potentially unreliable source, suggesting a breakdown in communication between him and Carly. Additionally, Anna, who is a jealous friend of Marc and Carly, states that “Marc is convinced that Carly is cheating on him because Carly has been with John for the last two nights.” Rather than communicating with Carly, Marc is letting himself be swayed by conflicting accounts of Carly’s faithfulness. This evidence suggests that Marc is making assumptions without seeking clarification from Carly, leading to misunderstandings and potential conflict. Consequently, if Carly and Marc cannot improve their communication skills, their relationship will fall apart. Therefore, effective communication is essential for resolving their current conflicts and building a stronger foundation for the future.

Homework:

1. Membean

How to write body paragraphs

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Read silently for 10 minutes
3. Synthesis Essay
1. Padlet wall with evidence from each source.
2. Finish the introduction to the essay
1. Write a statement about relationships or high school relationships to start the introduction.
2. Describe the current state of Marc and Carly's relationship.
3. Write your thesis statement.
3. Write a body paragraph.

Homework:

1. Membean

Collecting Evidence and a Body Paragraph

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Read silently for 10 minutes
3. Synthesis Essay
1. Create a Padlet wall with evidence from each source.
2. Finish the introduction to the essay
1. Write a statement about relationships or high school relationships to start the introduction.
2. Describe the current state of Marc and Carly's relationship.
3. Write your thesis statement.
3. Write a body paragraph.

Homework:

1. Membean

Monday

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: Read one book by September 29th.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day
2. Begin writing a synthesis essay.
1. Make a list of abstract ideas associated with the topic.
2. Identify which sources address each idea.

Homework:

1. Membean

Final Odyssey Discussion

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: The Odyssey, pages 31-41

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day.
2. Final Odyssey Discussion

Homework:

1. Membean

Iron Chef Presentation

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: The Odyssey, pages 31-41

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day.
2. Iron Chef presentations!
1. Partner 1, The Sirens
2. Partner 2, Scylla and Charybdis
3. Partner 3, The Cattle of the Sun
4. Partner 4, Getting to Calypso's island (12.370-428)
3. Getting ready for tomorrow's discussion

Homework:

1. Membean

Presenting on Book 12

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: Final Sentence Variety practice

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: The Odyssey, pages 31-41

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary Word of the Day.
2. Iron Chef presentations!
1. Partner 1, The Sirens
2. Partner 2, Scylla and Charybdis
3. Partner 3, The Cattle of the Sun
4. Partner 4, Getting to Calypso's island (12.370-428)

Homework:

1. Sentence Variety #3
2. Membean

Odyssey Journals

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Nuance Academy: 10 Adjective clauses

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: The Odyssey, pages 31-41

Agenda:

1. Work on Membean for 15 minutes.
2. Work on your sentence variety homework.
1. Example 1: Odysseus explored the strange cave filled with goats, and he waited around to see who owned it.
1. Independent Clause: Odysseus explored the strange cave filled with goats.
2. Adverb Clause: As Odysseus explored the strange cave filled with goats, he waited around to see who owned it.
3. Adverb: Curiously, Odysseus explored the strange cave and waited for the owner.
4. Present Participle: Exploring the strange cave, Odysseus waited for the owner.
5. Past Participle: Filled with curiosity, Odysseus explored the cave and waited.
6. Prepositional Phrase: Inside the cave, Odysseus waited for the owner.
7. Demonstrative Adjective: That cave was explored by Odysseus, who waited for the owner.
8. Adjective Clause (Appositive): The cave, filled with goats, was explored by Odysseus, who waited for the owner.
3. English Journal #3: Odyssey journals
1. write three journals from Odysseus's perspective about his adventure with the Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, and the Cattle of the Sun. Each journal entry should be between 7-10 sentences. Here is an example about his time on Calypso's island:
1. Another dawn breaks over this gilded cage I am forced to call home. Calypso offers me a goddess's love and the gift of immortality, a paradise of endless summer. But her kindness is a chain and her affection a prison. Each day I walk the shores of Ogygia, watching the free seabirds, and I am filled with a sharp jealousy. This beautiful island is not my home; my life, the one I built with my own hands, is in Ithaca with my Penelope and our son, Telemachus.
2. At night, amidst the music and laughter in her halls, I see a loneliness in Calypso's eyes that mirrors my own. Yet while she longs for a companion, I long for the finite, precious life I left behind. My mind is a sea tossed by storms of memory, haunted by visions of my wife and son. They are the anchors that keep my soul from drifting away on this tide of despair. I am Odysseus, King of Ithaca. I have faced monsters and the wrath of gods. I will endure this beautiful, suffocating paradise and I will find my way home.

Homework:

1. Sentence Variety #2
2. Membean