9th Grade - Freshmen started the research for the "Five Degrees of Separation Project," using the whole class period in the library to get the first few stages of research done. There is a link under the Media Center section of the JHHS Website that can help guide research (
Goal for Day 1 - Research chosen artist and get information on AT LEAST the first generation of influence.
Tomorrow's goal will be to get AT LEAST through four generations of influence. This project is as much about research skills and practice as it is about poetry and understanding influence through generations. If students are unable to complete what is needed during class, it is expected that they are working outside of class to catch up.
Homework - Chosen artist and first generation of influence researched.
10th Grade - Sophomores are starting a new unit focused around the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. However, simply jumping into this novel without having a strong understanding of the time period where it takes place can detract from fully understanding the story, so we are developing the context needed to best appreciate this story.
Today in class we completed an anticipation guide, in which I asked students opinions on 14 questions. They are all matters of opinion with no correct answer, but require that students think about their beliefs on a wide range of topics. Students had to complete the sheet and write a more detailed opinion about 5 of the questions asked.
From this point, we moved into small group discussions, then into a full-class discussion. The main points of discussion revolved around issues of race and gender, because these are major issues in both contemporary society, as well as in the time period of the novel (1930s).
S.S.R. Books! I'm expecting these in class DAILY, and not everyone has them. I will be giving credit for S.S.R. books DAILY until everyone in my class is bringing one consistently.
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