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Entry Title: Vocabulary List V
- 1. iota n. - a very small quantity or amount
As far as science is concerned, there is not one iota of evidence to prove that life exists on other planets. - 2. temerity adj. - the quality of being unafraid of danger or punishment in a foolish way.
If you have the temerity to jump off the bridge even after hearing about the risk of instant death, you truly are a fool.
Learning Target(s)
- I can give examples of the Golden Rule through performance. (L.8.4)
Mini-Lesson: What is the Golden Rule?
- Finish reading chapter 10 if not done.
- What is the Golden Rule? Why might it be important in our society? What are some reasons you feel it is needed/not needed?
Work Time
- You and your group will be assigned one of the scenarios below to perform in front of the class. Each scenario depicts an aspect of The Golden Rule. You will only have 20 minutes to prepare and rehearse. Good luck!
- Scenario 1: A group of students make fun of your clothes in the hall at school. How do you respond?
- Scenario 2: There are fresh cookies cooling on the oven, and no one is around. There are so many, your mom will never miss one. Do you eat one?
- Scenario 3: There is a bully at school who you just can’t stand. One day he throws a ball at you. Later, you see him get hurt. What would you do?
- Scenario 4: A girl in your class lies all the time, but one day she needs help with her homework and asks if you can study with her. You don’t want to hang out with her, but she doesn't seem to have any friends, and she might need help.
- Scenario 5: When you’re trying to tell a story at the lunch table, one of your friends interrupts and takes over. What do you say?
Assessment / Homework
TUESDAY 4-19 A-Day: The Golden Rule TREES Essay
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Entry Title: Vocabulary List V
3. elucidate - v. (elucidated, elucidating, elucidates) - to make understood, to clarify, to shed light upon something.
- She read everything she could get her hands on that would elucidate and expand upon her study of the human brain.
4. expunge - v. (expunged, expunging, expunges) - to strike or blot something out; erase; obliterate.
The judge directed the court stenographer to expunge the last three paragraphs of witness's testimony because she was hysterical.
Learning Target(s)
- I can identify an author's point of view about a topic and analyze my opinion about it.
Mini-Lesson: Find the Assignment
- Go into Google Classroom.
- Find Assignment #16 in the stream of Google Classroom.
- Read the ENTIRE assignment very carefully.
Work Time
- Open a new Google Doc from the assignment.
- Write your essay.
- Have it proofread by a peer.
- Turn it In!!
Assessment / Homework
This will be an essay grade worth 30 points!
WEDNESDAY 4-20 B-Day : Golden Rule Gallery Walk and Comparing Text to Film
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Entry Title: Vocabulary List V
Learning Target(s)
Mini-Lesson: Gallery Walk and Film Clip
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Work Time
Assessment / Homework
FRIDAY 4-21 C-Day: DIRT Day
Option 1: Finish your TREES essay from Tuesday.
Option 2: DIRT Day
Entry Title: DIRT DAY
WEDNESDAY 4-20 B-Day : Golden Rule Gallery Walk and Comparing Text to Film
Announcements
- Open the Golden Rule Note-catcher and the The Text-to-film Note catcher handouts!
- You will need your composition notebook.
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Entry Title: Vocabulary List V
- She read everything she could get her hands on that would elucidate and expand upon her study of the human brain.
4. expunge - v. (expunged, expunging, expunges) - to strike or blot something out; erase; obliterate.
The judge directed the court stenographer to expunge the last three paragraphs of witness's testimony because she was hysterical.
Learning Target(s)
- I can evaluate the similarities and differences between the novel and the film versions of To Kill a Mockingbird.
- I can interpret quotes about The Golden Rule and analyze how Harper Lee expresses The Golden Rule in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Mini-Lesson: Gallery Walk and Film Clip
- We will be going on a Gallery Walk in the first floor Hallway.
- Bring your composition notebook with you in order to answer tow questions.
- Entry Title: The Golden Rule
- What do all of these quotes have in common?
- What were some of the differences?
What are some scenes in the novel that might illustrate the Golden Rule?
Some questions to help you get started...
- Why does Scout invite Walter home for lunch?
- How does Atticus explain the idea of treating others the way you would want to be treated to Scout?
- How is Little Chuck a ‘born gentleman’? How does this reflect the Golden Rule?
- How is climbing in someone else’s skin an example of the Golden Rule?
- Read Aloud/Think Aloud pages 39-42: Golden Rule scene, novel.
- Modeling of how to complete the The Text-to-Film Comparison Notecatcher
- Turn and Talk: What do you think "stay faithful" means in column 1?
- Turn and Talk: What do you think depart means?
- Important: When we read, we often get an idea in our minds of what characters look like or how they are supposed to act. We imagine scenes and settings. Directors, actors, and even the screenwriter make decisions about how a novel is going to be portrayed on screen, including changing things dramatically on occasion. The director also uses camera angles, lighting, music, and different types of shots to tell the story.
Work Time
- View video segment 39:00:00 to 41:00:00: The Golden Rule scene, film.
- Write your answers in each column as you view the clip.
- With your Syracuse appointment, discuss your answers.
- Watch the film clip again, focusing on the camera angles, lighting, types of shots, music, or the movements of the actors. Students will evaluate the choices made by the director or actors and the impact those choices have on the viewer or the scene.
- How does the director make use of close ups?
Assessment / Homework
- Golden Rule Note-catcher and the The Text-to-film Note catcher handouts!
- Reminder: Bring your novel for DIRT tomorrow!
FRIDAY 4-21 C-Day: DIRT Day
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Option 1: Finish your TREES essay from Tuesday.
Option 2: DIRT Day
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