MP4 - Week 1 - 2022

     MONDAY    4-11-22      C-Day: Half Day Schedule     

5^th           8:30-9:09 AM                 (39 min)

6^th           9:13 – 9:52  AM              (39 min)

7^th           9:56 – 10:34  AM            (38 min)

8^th           10:38 – 11:17 AM          (39 min)

9^th           11:21 AM– 12:00 PM    (39 min)

     TUESDAY    4-12-22      Superintendent's Conference Day      

     WEDNESDAY    4-13-22      D-Day: What is Compassion? Part I     

        ANNOUNCEMENTS          

Check your Gmail twice a day - before school and after school.

Please be seated, quiet, and working by 8:30! Thanks!

        DO NOW          

1. Watch this summary of Chapter III of the novel.

2. What are some examples of characters taking a stand in chapters 2 OR 3?

These are just a few of the characters that do...

Jem, Calpurnia, Scout, Scout's Teacher, Jem's Teacher

3.  What are some things you notice that are in common as to how they react when taking a stand?

THEN...

Copy the Following Into Your Notebook...

Taking a Stand
Asserting an opinion or viewpoint; defending one's point of view or beliefs.

Compassion

Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” Among emotion researchers, it is defined as the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another's suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering. Compassion is not the same as empathy or altruism, though the concepts are related.

LEARNING TARGETS    

1.  I can explain why compassion is the centerpiece of most formal religions around the world.

2.  I can explain how Harper Lee introduces the theme of compassion in the novel.

        MINI-LESSON          

Watch this video about compassion.

The Golden Rule (Religious Definition):  the principle of treating others as one's self would wish to be treated. It is a dictum that is found in many religions and cultures. But why?

A.  The Golden Rule Around the World:  Go into the hallway and read different versions of The Golden Rule.  Click here to read some versions of the Golden Rule from various cultures and religions around the world.  Then...

B.  Go to this Padlet and complete the task there.

C.  Go back into class and wait quietly for your classmates to finish.

        WORK TIME          

THINK (1 min) 

What are some reasons The Golden Rule might be the foundation for so many religions around the world?

SHARE (3 min)

With a partner or two, share your answers to the above question.  Write your response down on scrap paper or a Google Doc.  Then, be ready to share it with the class. 

THE GOLDEN RULE IN TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Watch this video clip when Atticus explains his version of The Golden Rule to Scout after her first day at school.

          ASSESSMENT          

FIST to FIVE...

1.  On a scale of 1 to 5, I can explain how the Golden Rule is the basis of most religions on Earth.

2.  On a scale of 1 to 5, I can easily explain Atticus' version of the Golden Rule to a friend.

     THURSDAY     4-14-22      A-Day: What is Compassion?  Part II     

        ANNOUNCEMENTS          

1. Check your Gmail twice a day - before school and after school.

        DO NOW          

LEARNING TARGETS    

1. 

        MINI-LESSON          

1.  

        WORK TIME          

          ASSESSMENT          

     FRIDAY     Spring Break Begins