Mini-Lit Circles

Part I: Tuesday

With your group and your designated chapter, do the following:
 - Write a paragraph summarizing your chapter.
 - Create an NNE Chart, using 5 pieces of text.
 - Identify a favorite line or quote for each group member and why.
 - Write a thesis statement for the chapter. Don't confuse this with the summary... the thesis reveals the "point," or message.

Part II: Wednesday

Present your findings to the class in a CREATIVE WAY!

Part III: Friday

With your group, write a 10 question AP-style quiz on your chapter. You must provide an answer key, and it must be mixed with multiple choice and short answer questions. Your group will receive two grades: the quality of your quiz and how well you do taking another group's quiz.

Extra Credit Opportunity

SLAM Poem Extra Credit Opportunity!!!! 

***Written poems and performances will be turned in Tuesday, November 3rd.

Write and perform an ORIGINAL slam poem regarding one or more of the topics below:

- Identity
- Parental Relationships
- Personal Growth and or Change

Written Requirements:

Individual: Minimum of 50 lines with at least 4 words per line
Duet: Minimum of 80 lines with at least 4 words per line

Performance:

The poem should be performed with passion and integrity. Be aware of pacing and the power of your voice, in addition to the effect your performance has on your audience. You may use music or a beat if you like, though you are not required to do so.

Suggested viewing: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2IJbl9SPho

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCmnTUGPdXA&spfreload=10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj1MNI3Bqoc

Notice the use of literary devices, fluidity, rhythm, meaning, and power of voice. Also notice how the performers alter their pacing to better portray their message.

This grade, if beneficial, will replace one of your lower project grades. It will not be added at all if it won't improve your overall average.

This Week....Oct. 19-23

Tuesday:
   Finish Family History Presentations
   AP Timed Writing
   Homework: Read through the end of Chapter 20

Wednesday: 
    4 teams of 3 to jigsaw mini lit-circles for each chapter.

A- Chapter 17

B- Chapter 18

C- Chapter 19

D- Chapter 20

     Questions and assignment will be handed out in class.

     

Friday:

     NYU- Admissions Counselor Visit 1-2pm

Independent Reading

By Tuesday, October 13th, finish reading Chapter 15 (p. 158). Bring your full annotations by chapter to class on Tuesday.

Family History Project

Choose a person in your family to focus your project on, and interview that person and 3 other people closely associated with that person.

Address the following:

-          History and youth

-          Biggest mistake

-          Greatest achievement

-          Favorite memories

-          Best piece of advice they’ve ever received, and have they followed it?

-          Best friends

-          Family stories, legends, or interesting tales

-          As many photos or visuals as possible

-          What is their life like now, and what is their current mindset on the world?

-          Description of their family, job, education, etc.

-          What piece of advice do they hope to pass on?

-          How do they wish to be remembered?

-          Interview 3 other people…

o   What is their favorite memory of the person?

o   How has that person impacted them?

o   What have they learned from that person?

-          How have YOU been impacted by that person?

-          What have you learned from them?

-          How are you alike and/or different from them?

ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS INTERESTING OR MEANINGFUL!!!!