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New Entry Title: Vocabulary List IV
1. stealth adj. (stealthy, stealthily) sneaky
The cat stealthily crouched in the grass eyeing its intended victim and waiting for just the right moment to pounce.
2. malevolent adj. (malevolently) wicked or evil
The malevolent spirit howled profanities through the night from the depths of the old basement.
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- I can review Chapter 1 of TKMB by using a review site.
- I can create my own version of the Golden Rule.
- I can experience compassion with my fellow classmates.
Mini-Lesson: The Golden Rule and Compassion
- Watch this review/summary of Chapter 1 of the novel.
- The Golden Rule: the principle of treating others as one's self would wish to be treated. It is a maxim that is found in many religions and cultures.
- The Golden Rule Around the World: Click here to read some versions of the Golden Rule from various religions around the world. With a partner discuss these questions...
- What are some things you notice that are similar about these ancient sayings? What are some differences?
- How might these sayings reflect the Golden Rule?
Work Time The Golden Rule in Action: Walk the Line
- WHAT IS THIS?
This activity is called “Cross the Line” and asks us to remember experiences we’ve had where we may have been treated badly or unkindly. - GROUND RULES!We will do the activity in complete silence (no laughing or talking); we can talk about it when it’s over.
- Some strong feelings might come up like sadness or anger. Remember, all feelings are important. We need to be respectful and caring about one another’s feelings so that everyone feels safe while we do this activity.
- HOW TO PLAY
Everyone moves to the masking tape line on the floor facing in the same direction behind it. Then...“I’m going to call out an experience and if you have had that experience, please cross the line and turn around to face the students on the other side of the line. If you do not feel comfortable crossing the line, even though you are part of that group, that’s okay. You can stay right where you are and notice any feelings you are having.”
“Now notice how it feels to cross the line and notice how it feels to watch other people cross the line (pause.) Notice who is with you (pause). Notice who is not with you (pause).” - GROUP DISCUSSIONWhat feelings did you have during this activity?What was the hardest part for you?What did you learn about yourself? About others? What do you want to remember about what we’ve just experienced?What, if anything, do you want to tell others about this experience?”
How might this game relate to Compassion and the Golden Rule?
Assessment / Homework
- How might you show compassion for yourself?
- How might you show compassion to family and friends?
- How might you show compassion to strangers?
TUESDAY 3-12-2019 B-Day: Read Chapter 2, Start 3
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3. assuage v. (assuaged, assuages, assuaging) to make something uncomfortable feel better
It took about three years for my feelings of grief to assuage after the death of my father.
4. dictum n. (dictation) a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle.
There is an old dictum which states, "Might makes right," but I prefer non-violent resolution.
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Learning Target(s)
- I can explain how Atticus expresses The Golden Rule. (RL.8.1)
- I can discuss the similarities and differences between how the novel presents The Golden Rule scene and how the film presents The Golden Rule scene in To Kill a Mockingbird. (RL.8.3
- I can manage my class assignments in Google Classroom.
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Mini-Lesson: Review of the Theme of the Golden Rule and Compassion
- What is due in Google Classroom?
- What are some of your feelings about yesterday's activity about compassion?
- How might you show compassion for:
- Yourself
- Friends/Family
- Strangers
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Work Time
- Read Chapters 2-3 and fill out Study Guide Questions and Theme Tracker
- Listen here... Chapter 2 begins at 36:11:00
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Assessment / Homework
- Study Guide Questions
WEDNESDAY 3-13-2010 C-Day: Finish 3, and Review; Quiz on 1-3 Tomorrow
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If your two best friends are fighting over the last piece of gum in the pack, you might arbitrate by telling them to split it.
6. nauseate v. (-d, -ing, -s, nausea, nauseous) to feel sick to the point of almost vomiting
The first few weeks of her pregnancy were difficult because Katy woke up every morning feeling nauseated and dizzy.
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Learning Target(s)
- I can explain how Atticus expresses The Golden Rule. (RL.8.1)
- I can discuss the similarities and differences between how the novel presents The Golden Rule scene and how the film presents The Golden Rule scene in To Kill a Mockingbird. (RL.8.3,
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Mini-Lesson: Developing the theme of Compassion and Taking a Stand
- Watch this review of Chapter 2.
- The Final Project for To Kill a Mockingbird - The Project Proposal.
- What are some ways the author introduces the theme of taking a stand or compassion in the first couple chapters of the novel? Consider the actions and words of Scout, Jem and Atticus. Use your Theme Tracker Document to track your evidence.
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Work Time
- Read Chapter 3. Listen here...
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Assessment / Homework
- Complete related Study Guide Questions and Theme Tracker graphic organizer.
- Make an appointment with your mentor to fill out the mentor report.
THURSDAY 3-14-19 D-Day: Quiz on Chapters 1-3, Start 4
Announcements
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- My Mentor Report on My 20% Time Project: Assignment 59.0 in google Classroom.
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Vocabulary List IV
7. melancholy adj. (melancholic) gloomy or depressed
The one act play was so melancholy that I felt depressed even after I left the theater! 8. aloof adj. (aloofly) not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
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Learning Target(s)
- I can recall the important events and themes of Chapters 1-3 in the novel.
- I can identify evidence of how the author develops the themes of compassion and taking a stand in the novel thus far.
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Mini-Lesson: Quiz and Reading
- Re-read this scene in Chapter 3 of the novel...
Atticus stood up and walked to the end of the porch. When he completed his examination of the wisteria vine he strolled back to me.
“First of all,” he said, “if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-”
“Sir?” “-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”
Atticus said I had learned many things today, and Miss Caroline had learned several things herself. She had learned not to hand something to a Cunningham, for one thing, but if Walter and I had put ourselves in her shoes we’d have seen it was an honest mistake on her part. We could not expect her to learn all Maycomb’s ways in one day, and we could not hold her responsible when she knew no better. - With a partner, discuss and answer the following questions based on the above scene and other parts of chapter 3:
- How does Atticus explain the idea of treating others the way you would want to be treated to Scout?
- Why might Jem have invited Walter home for lunch?
- Why might you consider Little Chuck Little a born gentleman? How does this reflect the Golden Rule?
- How might climbing in someone else’s skin be an example of The Golden Rule?
- Let's chat about it!
- Watch: The Golden Rule Scene.
- Compare how the film presents this scene and how the novel presents this scene. How are the same? How are they different.
- If you had to come up with a title for this scene, what might it be?
- Quiz on Chapters 1-3
The Film
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Work Time
- Begin reading Chapter 4.
- Listen to the novel here...
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Assessment / Homework
- Study Guide and Theme Tracker
FRIDAY 3-15-2019 A-Day: Teacher Directed DIRT Day
Announcements
- Check Your Gmail!
- Keep working on your 20% Time Project! Consider one last meeting with your mentor!
- My Mentor Report on My 20% Time Project: Assignment 59.0 in google Classroom.
Work Time
- Complete the quiz on Chapters 1-3 of TKMB in Google Classroom, Assignment 60.0! No need to submit.
- Reading and Study Guide Assignment Sheet: Set reminders for reading assignments for the rest of the novel in your phone! See Google Classroom for it!
- Check your grades in Goolge Classroom to be sure your assignments are all up to date and complete!
- Done with everything? Begin reading Chapter 4 of TKMB.
