Monday:
-Review Syllabus and Class Procedures
Contemp Spring 2010 Syllabus.doc
-Learn Names
Tuesday:
-"Dear Teacher Letter'
We want to know about YOU.doc
-Reading Timeline Discussion (Group Activity)
Wednesday:
-Continue Reading Timeline Discussion
-What is Contemporary Literature? What is a personal narrative? What is the role of personal narrative in Contemporary Literature? (Discuss)
-Reading Selection ("Big Boy" from David Sedaris': "Me Talk Pretty One Day")
big-boy-by-sedaris.doc
-Discuss
Thursday:
-Reading Selection: "The Pie"
the pie.doc
-Discussion Questions:
Questions for the Pie.doc
-Discuss Narrative Styles, Differences in Personal Narratives
Homework: Read "The Chase"- Answer attatched Questions (only available in paper form- see me if you are absent and need as copy)
Friday:
-Up Activity
-Begin Discussing The College Essay (PowerPoint)
Standards Covered:
a. Initiates new topics in addition to responding to adult-initiated topics.
b. Asks relevant questions.
c. Responds to questions with appropriate information.
d. Actively solicits another person's comments or opinion.
e. Offers own opinion forcefully without domineering.
f. Volunteers contributions and responds when directly solicited by teacher or discussion leader.
g. Gives reasons in support of opinions expressed.
h. Clarifies, illustrates, or expands on a response when asked to do so; asks classmates for similar expansions.
i. Employs group decision-making techniques such as brainstorming or a problem-solving sequence (i.e., recognizes problem, defines problem, identifies possible solutions, selects optimal solution, implements solution, evaluates
