9th Grade - ***The two periods of freshmen are still at slightly different spots, but should be on the same spot by the end of monday***
The main goal of class today was to finish the story we started yesterday, as well as complete a journal entry over several topics. The first journal entry question - would you rather be able to change one thing in the past, or look into the future once?
In 3rd period, the rest of the time was dedicated to allowing students to complete reading on their own, and then answer some reflection questions in their journals about the story.
Reflection Questions - What ONE moment in the story would you change if you were the narrator? What COULD you change?
What were the most pivotal moments in the story (what was necessary for the plot to develop)? What was planned, and was complicated those plans?
In 7th period, everyone finished the story and we had time to discuss/clarify confusing points and address these questions.
10th Grade - Sophomores continued our study on intended meaning vs. created meaning when reading. As an example, we listened to the song "Killing an Arab," by the Cure, which has very easily be misconstrued (the song is actually based on the Albert Camus novel The Stranger and has no intended racial overtone). However, it is very easy to read a racist viewpoint into the chorus, and the question becomes - is an author obligated to do everything possible to make sure the intended meaning is clear?
We continued to read the Stanley Fish essay "How to Recognize a Poem When You See One" and discussed the ideas of individual thought. Students then were given some time to do a reflective writing piece on the essay, as well as using any of the materials of the past several days.
Homework - Finish reflection on Stanley Fish essay; this is the FIRST piece for the PORTFOLIO.
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