Catcher Essay Day 4

Catcher Essay Day 4

DO NOW:  Open your Google Doc and review your outline.  Complete the outline evaluation checklist (Catcher Essay document in Notability)

LEARNING TARGET: I will understand,  evaluate, and revise outline. I will begin to draft body paragraph #1

AGENDA:

1. DO NOW
2. Outline evaluation checklist
3. Revise Outline (if needed)
4. Begin Body Paragraph 1
5. Be sure to refer to the Body paragraph evaluation checklist (Catcher Essay document in Notability) to help guide your drafting
6. Summarizer: Rate your body paragraph draft on a scale of 0-5

(0 = not very good, 5 = amazing!)

HW:  Draft body paragraph 1

Outside Reading Book Assignment

Do now: (in socrative) Describe what your book was about.  Use character names and specific plot details. (5-6 sentences)

Objectives:

• independently analyze a book for method and meaning
• understand the requirements of the ORB skeleton essay assignment

Agenda:

1. do now

2. Import into notability the "ORB Skeleton Essay/ Google Presentation Assignment" in the ORB handouts folder

3. Review the requirements of the assignment

4. Begin working on the assingment

HW:
YELLOW: The ORB skeleton essay assignment will be due on APRIL 8th.  You will have our triple on TUESDAY (4/7) to work on it in class.

ORANGE: The ORB skeleton essay assignment will be due on APRIL 3rd.  You will have our triple on THURSDAY to work on it in class.

Catcher Essay Day 3

DO NOW: In Socrative, please indicate the method of organization you've used to create three groups of three supporting details.

LEARNING TARGET: I will be able to write good topic sentences.

LOOK FORS: I will know that I have hit the learning target when:

• I know what my organizational method is.
• I know what my glue words are.
• I know how each group of quotes supports my thesis statement.

AGENDA:

1. DO NOW
2. Review organizational methods, problems & solutions
3. Review Essay Process Step 6: Topic Sentences
4. Outline self-evaluation checklist
5. Summarizer: Check look-fors

HW: Revise your outline: revise your thesis statement, supporting details, and topic sentences as needed.  If you'd like to move on, you can start building quotation sandwiches around each quote.

Catcher Essay Day 2

DO NOW: Please open “Catcher Essay” in Notability. Read the directions and materials for steps 4-6.

LEARNING TARGET: I will be able to complete my essay outline.

LOOK FORS: I will know that I have hit the learning target when:

• I understand steps 4-6
• I know how to use the materials in the packet to complete my outline.

AGENDA:

1. DO NOW
2. Discuss steps 4-6:

• 4: Gathering details
• 5: Organizing details into supporting ideas
• 6: Writing topic sentences

3. Outline working time (I will come around to check your thesis statement)
4. Summarizer

HW: Work on your outline: revise your thesis statement as needed; add supporting quotations until you have at least 10-12 in your list; then, organize your details into three groups of three.

Catcher Essay Day 1

DO NOW:  Please import (into Notability) “Catcher Essay” and read through the first few pages.

LEARNING TARGET: I will have a strong start to my essay outline.

LOOK FORS: I will know that I have hit the learning target when:

• I have chosen an essay topic that I am interested in and understand.
• I have used the checklist to self-evaluate my thesis statement.
• I know how to find good supporting details for my essay.

AGENDA:

1. DO NOW:
2. ORB
3. Share homework write ups
4. Import “Catcher Essay” - Review and discuss steps 1-4
5. Student working time:
• Step 2: Choose your topic
• Create a new document in Google Drive called “Catcher Essay”
• Step 3: Write your thesis statement
• Get your thesis statement approved by Ms. Santiago
• Begin Step 4: collect supporting evidence
6. Summarizer: check look-fors

HW: Create a document in Drive called “Catcher Essay.” In your essay document, type your name, your thesis statement, and at least five supporting details with citations.

Catcher Chapters 25-26

DO NOW:  please re-read pages 211-214

LEARNING TARGET: I will understand Holden’s central conflict, and I will be able to decide whether is has been resolved.

LOOK FORS: I will know that I have hit the learning target when:

• I can identify Holden’s central conflict.
• I can think of at least three examples of Holden struggling with this conflict throughout the book.
• I can use evidence from the book to decide whether Holden’s conflict has been resolved.

AGENDA:

1. DO NOW
2. Group Discussions
1. Quotation Discussion Comments (7 minutes)
2. Prompt for 25-26: Resolution:
1. What is Holden's central conflict in the novel?
2. By the end of the novel, do you think Holden has resolved his conflict? Consider the quotation: “The thing with kids is, if they want to grab for the gold ring, you have to let them do it, and not say anything.  If they fall off, they fall off, but it’s bad if you say anything to them” (Salinger 211).
3. Open “Santiago Catcher Reflection” in Google Drive. Make a copy and add it to your student folder.

HW:  Please complete “Catcher in the Rye Reflection” in Google Drive

Catcher Chapters 23-24

DO NOW:  reading quiz (socrative).  

LEARNING TARGET: I will understand that the Mr. Antolini scene is ambiguous.

LOOK FORS: I will know that I have hit the learning target when:

• I can give some evidence from the book that Mr. A is doing something inappropriate.
• I can give some evidence from the book that Holden has misinterpreted the situation.
• I can explain why this situation is so upsetting for Holden, regardless of Mr. A’s intentions.

AGENDA:

1. DO NOW - Reading quiz on 23-24. When done, please read silently
2. Group Discussions
1. Quotation Discussion Comments (10 minutes)
2. Prompt for 23-24: Mr. Antolini: The scene with Mr. Antolini is ambiguous, and often confusing for students. Is Mr. A doing something inappropriate? Or, has Holden misinterpreted the situation? Come up with evidence (quotes) and an argument for both sides.
3. Answer the first three questions for chapter 24 in the reading discussion questions
3. Summarizer:

HW:  Please read chapters 25-26 (to the end!) & post to “Catcher Quotation Discussion” according to the schedule.

Catcher Chapters 21-22

DO NOW:  go to Notability and import “Chapter 22 ‘catcher in the rye’ discussion” handout

LEARNING TARGET: I will understand the symbolism of Holden’s “catcher in the rye” idea.

LOOK FORS: I will know that I have hit the learning target when:

• I can draw a diagram of the cliff and label it.
• I can explain what falling off the cliff represents.
• I can explain why Holden wants to be the catcher in the rye.

AGENDA:

1. Do now
2. ORB- 1 mod
3. Begin working on the notes, then discuss with your group
4. Full class discussion & diagram of “the catcher in the rye”
5. Summarizer:

HW:  Please read chapters 23-24 & post to “Catcher Quotation Discussion” according to the schedule.

Catcher Chapters 19-20 YELLOW ONLY

Do now: Chapters 19-20 Reading quiz (socrative)

Objectives:

• examine how objects/sayings can accrue meaning over time
• strive to unpack meaning of motifs

Agenda:

1. do now
2. ORB
3. In groups: share findings for your motif
4. Complete the “meaning” column for your assigned motif
5. On a piece of easel paper: draw your motif (as big as possible), write three quote examples of motif, and write an assertion statement about the meaning of the motif

HW: Read chapters 21-22 for Wednesday & post to “Catcher Quotation Discussion” according to the schedule.

Catcher Motifs

Do now: Which motif seems the most interesting to you?  Why?

Objectives:

• examine how objects/sayings can accrue meaning over time
• strive to unpack meaning of motifs

Agenda:

1. do now
2. In groups: share findings for your motif
3. Complete the “meaning” column for your assigned motif
4. On a piece of easel paper: draw your motif (as big as possible), write three quote examples of motif, and write an assertion statement about the meaning of the motif

HW: Read chapters 21-22 for THURSDAY & post to “Catcher Quotation Discussion” according to the schedule.

Catcher Chapters 17-18

DO NOW:  Please take the reading quiz.  When done, please read Catcher in the Rye silently. (quiz attached)

LEARNING TARGET:

• • I will understand Holden’s difficult search for identity

LOOK FORS: I will know that I have hit the learning target when:

• • I can give an example of Holden trying to escape from the roles he is expected to play.
  • I can give an example of an adult role that Holden finds unappealing.
  • I can evaluate various careers for Holden based on what I know about him.

AGENDA:

1. DO NOW: Reading quiz
2. Get into your regular group. Assign roles: leader, timekeeper, secretary
3. Respond to today’s prompts (Groups should respond to both prompts) (10 minutes)
4. Group: Secretary- answer the following in the “Catcher Journal Week 2” Google Doc:
1. Career Counseling: Holden talks with Sally about what he doesn't want to do and be when he grows up. He often imagines "escape routes" to avoid taking a role in the adult world, since he finds it so difficult to identify anything he likes.
2. As Holden's career counselor, please evaluate each of the following career paths for Holden. Discuss how his strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes make each of these a good or a poor fit for him (or somewhere in the middle). Include notes and examples for each one. (full sentences)
1. Writer for an advertising company
2. Veterinarian
3. Financial Sales
4. Elementary school teacher
5. Come up with your own after you finish the above!
5. If time, begin reading chapters 19-20

HW: Please read chapters 19-20; post to “Catcher Quotation Discussion” according to the schedule.

Catcher Chapters 19-20

DO NOW:  Please take the reading quiz.  When done, please read Catcher in the Rye silently.

Objective: Students will be able to analyze Holden experiencing adolescence through depicting a scene in the form of a comic strip.

AGENDA:

1. DO NOW: Reading quiz
2. Groups: respond to discussion prompt (10 minutes)
3. Catcher Comic Assignment (Download into Notability)

HW: Down the "Catcher-Motif" handout and find evidence for your assigned motif. DO NOT complete the "meaning" column

Catcher Chapters 13-14

DO NOW:  Please take the reading quiz. Read silently when finished.

LEARNING TARGET: I will be able to evaluate a classmate’s analysis of a quotation.

LOOK FORS: I will know that I have hit the learning target when:

• I have read and evaluated my classmate’s quotation sandwich.
• I have discussed the evaluation with my group.
• I have posted a comment to the discussion board.

AGENDA:

1. DO NOW: Reading Quiz chapters 19-20
2. Groups: Assign roles Fearless leader, timekeeper, secretary
3. Group Discussions
1. Quotation Discussion Comments
2. Reading Guide Questions
4. ORB: Read silently (20 minutes)

HW:  Please read chapters 21-22; post to “Catcher Quotation Discussion” according to the schedule.