Wednesday, April 30, 2008 April 30, 2008

SWBAT analyze a primary source by outlining ideas and making inferences.

SW read Night, Chapter 4.

Agenda

 

• Jumpstart: What kind of ‘man’ are you? Describe that type of man. Do you think it fits you?
• Reflection on philosophy discussion
• Ordinary People? Finish Webquest
• Night
  • Finish Chapter 4
  • Chapter 4 Reading Guide due Wednesday
  • Begin Chapter 5

 

Homework: Chapter 4 Reading Guide due Wednesday

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 April 29, 2008

NAU Philosophy Students

 

Monday, April 28, 2008 April 28, 2008

Ordinary People?

Night Ch. 5-6 Reading Guide

SWBAT analyze a graphic primary source by describing pictures and contrasting pictures to related text.

SW write descriptions of photos.

Agenda

• Jumpstart: No Jumpstart
• Read New York Times article “In the Shadow of Horror: SS Guardians Frolic.”
• Ordinary People? Webquest

Homework: Read Chapter 5, pgs. 77-84. Be ready to start Chapter 6 on Wednesday.

Friday, April 25, 2008 April 25, 2008

Night Ch. 5-6 Reading Guide

SWBAT organize information from a primary source by analyzing thought-provoking quotes.

SW read Night.

Agenda

• Jumpstart:
• Night
  • Read Chapter 5, pgs. 66-77
  • Reading Guide
  • Finish Night Crossword Puzzle

Homework: Be ready to start on page 77 on Monday.

Thursday, April 24, 2008 April 24, 2008

The Escalation of Hate PowerPoint

Escalation of Hate Handout

SWBAT interpret graphic sources of information by listening to a PowerPoint presentation.

SW write definitions and examples of terms.

Agenda

• Jumpstart: Have You Ever . . . Handout
• The Pyramid of Hate PowerPoint and Notes
  • Define terms (genocide, discrimination, hate crime, prejudice, scapegoating, violence, and stereotype) and discuss examples of each.
  • Discuss how hate escalates from stereotypes to genocide.
• Discuss personal responsibility in the escalation of hate/stopping hate.
• Night Crossword Puzzle

“A View to the Past” extra credit due today

Homework: Read Night, Ch. 5

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 April 23, 2008

Night Ch. 4 Reading Guide

1st and 2nd hour

SWBAT analyze a primary source by outlining ideas and making inferences.

SW read Night, Chapter 4.

Agenda

• Jumpstart:
• Night
  • Read  Chapter 4, pgs. 54-65
  • Reading Guide due today
  • Crossword Puzzle #2

Homework: Extra Credit “A View to the Past” due tomorrow

6th hour

SWBAT analyze a primary source by outlining ideas and making inferences.

SW read Night, Chapter 5.

Agenda

• Jumpstart:
• Night
  • Read Chapter 5, pgs. 66-
  • Reading Guide
  • Crossword Puzzle #2 due today

Homework: Extra Credit “A View to the Past” due tomorrow

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 April 22, 2008

Night Ch. 4 Reading Guide

SWBAT analyze a primary source by outlining ideas and making inferences.

SW read Night, Chapter 4.

Agenda

• Jumpstart: Why do people sing? Why do people sing in desperate times?
• Night
  • Read  Chapter 4, pgs. 47-
  • Work on reading guide

Homework: Chapter 4 Reading Guide due Wednesday

Monday, April 21, 2008 April 21, 2008

Business Letter Rubric

Business Letter Notes

A View to the Past

SWBAT prepare writing that follows a format appropriate for the purpose and includes techniques for design.

SWBAT write a business letter that follows the block format and presents information logically to fit the audience.

SW write final drafts.

Agenda

• No Jumpstart
• Type final drafts of business letters to Mrs. Martin. Include all six parts to the business letter (heading, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature).
• A View to the Past Projects: Complete Part E: Reflective Essay

Homework: Business letters due today. A View to the Past Reflective Essays due Wednesday.

WS1 C5 PO1, 2; WS3 C3 PO1

Friday, April 18, 2008 April 18, 2008

Business Letter Notes

Busines Letter Revision Love Notes

1st and 2nd hour

SWBAT revise business letters that follow the block format and presents information logically to the audience by making changes on drafts.

SW write changes.

Agenda

• Jumpstart: Night review activity: Fill in the blank with the word, name, or phrase that makes sense.
• Night Quiz #1
• Business Letters
  • Finish Love Notes
  • Make revision changes in another color

Homework: Monday we will be typing letters and working on the photo project from a few weeks ago.

6th hour

SWBAT outline information and paraphrase information from a primary source.

SW read Night.

Agenda

Jumpstart: Night review activity: Fill in the blank with the word, name, or phrase that makes sense.

Night Quiz #1

Continue reading Chapter 4 and Chapter 4 reading guide.

Homework: Monday we will be typing letters and working on the photo project from a few weeks ago.

Thursday, April 17, 2008 April 17, 2008

Business Letter Notes

Busines Letter Revision Love Notes

1st and 2nd hour

SWBAT write a business letter that follows the block format and presents information logically to the audience by completing a revision activity.

SW write compliments and suggestions.

Agenda

• Jumpstart: What kinds of comments help you improve your writing? Explain.
• Revise Business Letter to Mrs. Martin: Revision Love Notes
  • Ask a classmate to read your letter and complete a Love Note. Repeat!
  • Your grade will be based on the quality of the comments you give your classmates.
• Review Ch. 2-3 reading guide. Read aloud articles about Dr. Josef Mengele.

6th hour

SWBAT outline information and paraphrase ideas from a primary source by completing a reading guide.

SWBAT revise a business letter that follows the block format and presents information logically to the audience by reading Love Notes from classmates.

SW read Night.

Agenda

• Jumpstart
• Read Night, Chapter 4. Work on reading guide.
• Revision Love Notes: Give your Love Notes to classmates. Make changes to letter drafts as needed.