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=Welcome to Identity=

Seniors-- My class is an invitation for you to read, really read, books and other text. I also invite you to respond in writing, discuss and write again about them.

Learn why you are the way you are. Find yourself in a variety of text.. Interpret, discuss,write about famous characters in literature.Text to world, text to self, text to text is relevant learning in this class. Always keep in mind your interpretations and analysis tie into the Enduring Understandings and Essential Questions of the course.

Panicked that you forgot what you were supposed to do for the Senior Socratic Seminar. Panic no more. Check this site daily/weekly and you will be able to view your assignments. You need to remember your texts to read at home. NO EXCUSES that you did not know what to do.

Remember not only myself but your peers count on your participation and that means being prepared... Prepared means reading outside of class, completing the graphic organizer and / or other homework assignment. Do not forget to do your homework. Once that is completed, your class time will be Socratic dialogue which deepens your understanding of the text.

For example, should you know that Ethan Frome has a pickle dish and not a salad dish? NO. What you may want to discuss is the relevance of that dish in his life and how its existence affects the relationships in the novel. Your reading, written quotes,questions,comments in your binder and graphic organizers encourages different levels of understanding which then results in prepared and meaningful discussions. Learn and enjoy! Completed work which meets the due dates/ deadlines and class participation are significant portions of your grade!!!

Course Description

Introduction to Seminar Courses / Community Building - 2-4 weeks

1. We portray ouselves as having a particular identity based upon our upbringing and environment 2. We portray ourselves as having a particular identity based upon our experiences with others 3. We portray ourselves as having a particular identity based upon our acceptance or rejections of societal norms

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS, CLASSWORK, HOMEWORK SUBJECT TO CHANGE

students learned about themselves and others by using synonyms for their names and an Identity Map. Students were introduced to the concepts of Socratic dialogue vs debate and active listening. Also introduced the concept of QAR.
 * first two days of school**:

and be prepared to discuss in class. Recipricol Teachng Skills- Prediciting, Summarizing ,Clarifying, Visualizing,Questioning and QAR application
 * 9/6/11-9/9/11:**
 * Students will read the syllabus and sign. The syllabus describes the course and expectations.
 * students were told to bring a 2" binder, pens, paper and be prepared to write immediately upon entering the class when a prompt is on the board
 * binder will also be used to hold important information, handouts, photocopied required reading materials which will be used as primary sources for essays, research papers and support for discussions.
 * students understand the importance of referencing essential questions throughout their readings
 * students will read "The Fun They Had"
 * answered two prompts and discussed.. prompt point assessments will vary
 * Identity and describe three things about you and find ten people who identity a characteristic about you
 * importance of a name to one's identity
 * I come from Poem- assigned Tuesday-Due beginning of class Thursday
 * homework assigned Tuesday due beginning of class Thursday - 15 pts- lose two points a day..."I come from" poem. 4 pts deducted for lateness start of class Monday
 * writing prompt -FRiday -Carl Jung quote- students reflect- connect to certain lines from I Come From Poem and discuss....FRiday students read "My Name" and constructed QAR questions to be discussed Monday
 * **WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT**- due Monday- READ magazine article and COMPLETE - one - 2 sided worksheet
 * if absent or forgot assignment at school do the following:
 * type in google how your name may cost you money at the mall--- (READ ONLINE)
 * create QAR questions- QAR WORKSHEETS CAN BE FOUND ON LINE IF FORGOTTEN.
 * when reading predict, clarify, connect to text, yourself, world, and summarize article in your own words-25 words. iF YOU FORGOT WORKSHEET COMPLETE ON LINED PAPER
 * REMEMBER YOU COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS! NO EXCUSES!


 * **WEEK OF 9/12-9/16**
 * **variety of magazine articles using QAR, reciprocal teaching strategies and referencing Bloom's taxonomy**
 * **videos and handouts for socratic method and questions**
 * **six word memoir**
 * **homework due monday 9/19/11 - six word memoir and read one memoir article and answer questions on handout**

week of 9 /19/11 IDENTITY POEM-click on below. Student's assignment - identify oneself using an object- use metaphors. follow the outline of the poem below-due Friday Poem assignment and rubric due Friday 9/23/11 click below:
 * class share what determines one's identity- class list- use to help with memoirs and future readings.
 * identity poem by Polanco- read, analyze and then create - students create their own extended metaphor poem
 * hw due on monday- six word memoir and one memoir article read and handout completed-share out
 * handout rubric and memoir assignment due date 9/28 turnitin.com before midnight
 * hard copy of memoir - final paper to teacher start of class 9/29 thursday
 * identity poem discuss and student's identity poem due Friday 9/23
 * Tuesday-library- pick a memoir- read chapters and decide if for you
 * Wednesday- library- read memoir - log onto glogster account
 * Thursday- part of period- work on identity poem-questions - partof day-due friday
 * riday- Geraldo No Last Name and 911 article. part of day - collect identity poem / work on memo4
 * for memoir glogster project date / rubric details--- TBA

analysis/ breakdown of poem to better understand-assignment click below:



identity extended metaphor poem RUBRIC:
 * rubric:**

MEMOIR ASSIGNMENT: memoir assignment click on below:



memoir **rubric** -click on below:



HELP FOR WRITING THE MEMOIR:

week of 9/26/11
 * student memoirs
 * typed memoir- turnitin.com before midnight 9/28/11 (wed.)
 * typed memoir (hardcopy) to teacher during class 9/29/11(thurs)
 * two points lost daily for lateness- student assigned to HIC until completed.
 * students picked a memoir- annotate with post-it notes- independent reading outside of class
 * instructed - two days and signed onto Glogster account for October -Memoir Project
 * HOMEWORK- due monday - introductory chapter of Birth Order Book

WEEK OF 10/3/11 OCT 3 - MONDAY Oct 4- Tuesday
 * 1) review homework
 * 2) review essential questions which guide the readings-give purpose to assignments
 * 3) birth order category which is you and activities/discussions
 * 4) hw- specific birth order- post-its
 * discuss with partner
 * writing reflection in journal/binder -what you learned about yourself
 * glogster project rubric and expectations- due date -- October 20th -Thursday -2pts lost daily for lateness--if work shown on glogster by Oct 13-10 pts extra credit. birth or
 * hw - birth order - reflection in journal worth 5 pts- what have you learned about birthorder which furthers your understanding of your own identity

October 5 - 7th Wednesday through Friday writing prompt ( #) When in your life have you had to make a moral decision. What was your reasoning process in your action (your rationale)
 * discussion regarding birth order
 * how your knowing this can help you in school with others, with assignments and projects
 * apply your type of learner and discuss using knowledge for glogster project(hw?)
 * Kolhberg's stages of moral reasoning
 * variety of handouts in class and for homework-- define the different stages with situations-hw

October 11(tues) - October 14th
 * Tues and Wed- time to work on glogster in library
 * thursday- review Kohlberg's moral reasoning stages
 * Listening is an Act of Love- readings--one summary from each section (journal) and interview--- family, neighbor, or employer
 * mrs richter's samples for interview and journal entry and reminder handout on Friday
 * 5 summaries due -Monday October 17th
 * interview presentation due October 19
 * glogster 10 bonus pts for by October 13
 * glogster October 20 deadline
 * -glogster pts lost through October 24 then 0/50 if not completed by October 25

October 17--- 21st
 * monday- 50 pt ---five summaries LIstening is an Act of Love (10 pts each) follow sample and rubric
 * Wed. - 50 pt presentation - interview- someone- follow sample and rubric
 * glogster - students know on their own time _had a month to read memoir and follow rubric
 * additional time in libray for glogster -oct 18 and October 20-two pts lost for lateness
 * Glogster due October 20( assigned 9/28/11)
 * two points lost daily starting october 20 total - pts lost on October 24-10 pts -starting at 40 over 50 before corrections are made
 * october 20- MI survey to be completed and ready to discuss Monday
 * october 25--- 0/50 if not completed- students have been told repeatedly for GLOGSTER

WEEK of October 24

Socratic Ticket--click on below and printout for hard copy




 * finish Listening is an Act of Love interviews-presentation
 * MI discussion
 * Monday-last day for Glogster-starting at 40 over 50 (-10 for late pts)
 * 0/50 non-completion of Glogster with memoir choice-Tuesday
 * explanation of QAR again and Socratic Seminar format and ticket explanationc
 * practice with Philadelphia magazine article- Are kids getting stupider?
 * DOS (Death of a Salesman) reading in class and Socratic Ticket assignments
 * reading in and outside of class
 * quizzes/tests, essays- announced and unannounced
 * socratic seminar ticket(s) by due dates-- 20 pts
 * socratic ticket front and back act 1 all scenes due by -

OCTOBER 31- NOVEMBER 18 DEATH OF A SALESMAN
 * START AND FINISH PLAY - PREPARE FOR QUIZZES AND SOCRATIC TICKET- QAR AND QUOTES WITH ANALYSIS TIED INTO ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND THESIS STATEMENTS
 * WRITING PROMPTS
 * VARIETY OF ASSESSMENTS

NOVEMBER 16 FINISH PLAY TICKET DUE 11/17 QUIZZES DUE 11/17 AND 11/18

NOVEMBER 18 START: GREAT GATSBY - FINISH BY 12/8 QUIZZES AND SOCRATIC TICKET BEFORE DEADLINE

//**WEEK OF NOVEMBER 29--THE GREAT GATSBY**//
 * //**CHAPTER 1 CHARACTER ANALYSIS DUE 11/29**//
 * //**CHAPTER 1 SOCRATIC TICKET DUE 11/29**//
 * //**CHAPTER 1 QUIZ MULTIPLE CHOICE 12/1**//
 * //**CHAPTER 2 AND 3 CHARACTER ANALYSIS DUE 12/3**//
 * //**CHAPTER 2 AND 3 SOCRATIC TICKET DUE 12/3**//
 * //**CHAPTER 4 SOCRATIC TICKET DUE MONDAY 12/6--CHUNKED- SEE REVISION BELOW**//
 * //**SOCRATIC DISCUSSION FOR CHAPTERS 1-4 WEDNESDAY**//
 * //**CHAPTER 2-3-4 QUIZ FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY**//

RESEARCH PAPER
 * DEATH OF A SALESMAN OR THE GREAT GATSBY CHOICE WITH SECONDARY SOURCES**
 * ANALYTICAL PAPER DUE BEFORE DECEMBER HOLIDAYS TO TURNITIN**.**COM**

ALL NOVEL READINGS(INCLUDING PLAY) REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING SOCRATIC TICKET- DISCUSSIONS WITH QAR COMPLETION AND QUOTES WITH ANALYSIS TIED INTO THESIS STATEMENT- AND ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CHARACTER ANALYSIS WRITING RESPONSE PROMPTS VARIETY OF ASSESSMENTS

THE SOCRATIC TICKET IS ALSO CONSIDERED PREWRITE ANALYSIS WITH QUOTES TO PREPARE FOR A PAPER THIS SEMESTER OR FOR NEXT SEMESTER

STUDENTS KNOW THERE ARE DAILY CHECKS - STUDENTS ARE TO READ AND COMPLETE CHAPTERS ON A DAILY BASIS WHICH CORRESPOND WITH READING CHECK DUE DATES.
 * REVISED SOCRATIC TICKET DUE DATE - 35 POINTS ENTIRE TICKET DUE 12/12/11**
 * WEEK OF 12/5/11-THROUGH MONDAY 12/12/11**
 * THE GREAT GATSBY**
 * QUZZES:**
 * QUIZ/READING CHECK - CHAPTER 3- MONDAY 12/5
 * QUIZ / READING CHECK- CHAPTER 4- TUESDAY 12/6
 * QUIZ/READING CHECK -CHAPTER 5- WEDNESDAY 12/7
 * QUIZ READING CHECK -CHAPTER 6- THURSDAY 12/8
 * QUIZ READING CHECK -CHAPTER 7- FRIDAY 12/9
 * QUIZ READING CHECK - CHAPTER 8 AND 9 -COMBINED - 12/12
 * **CHARACTER ANALYSIS GRAPHIC ORGANIZER PREWRITE**
 * CHAPTER 5-6-7 DUE 12/9 -- SHOULD BE READ THROUGHOUT THE WEEK AND BE PREPARED FOR READING CHECK QUIZZES DATES ABOVE AS CORRESPONDING DUE DATES
 * CHAPTER 8-9 DUE 12/12 --- SHOULD BE ALLIGNED WITH QUIZ DATES
 * WILL BE CHECKED DAILY SO STUDENTS ARE NOT WAITING TILL LAST MINUTE TO COMPLETE
 * SEE READING QUIZ DATES AS DUE DUE DATES FOR THIS ALSO.
 * SEE READING QUIZ DATES AS DUE DUE DATES FOR THIS ALSO.

SOCRATIC TICKET - THESIS AND QUOTES
 * DUE DATE12/12/11 ---NOTE THE TICKET IS TO WORKED ON ALL WEEK WHILE DOING THE READING TO BE PREPARED FOR DAILY READING CHECKS AND ALSO THE CHARACTER ANALYSIS QUOTES. WILL BE CHECKED DAILY FOR COMPLETION ( SEE READING QUIZ DATES).

STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN LIBRARY TIME 12/12-12/20 TO WORK ON PAPER -HOWEVER STUDENTS WERE TOLD THAT IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO WORK ON AND COMPLETE 3-5 ANALYTICAL PAPER ON THEIR OWN TIME - HANDED IN 12/21 BEFORE THE START OF CLASS WITH: RUBRIC WITH RESEARCH PAPER HANDED OUT ON 12/13 - STUDENTS COULD START WORK IMMEDIATELY ON THEIR OWN TIME.
 * HARD COPY OF PAPER (3 - 5 PAGES) FROM THE TURNITIN SITE ( DATED 12/20 BEFORE MIDNIGHT)
 * WILL LOSE 10 % A DAY AFTER 12/20 11:59
 * ORIGINALITY REPORT - MUST BE ATTACHED
 * WORK CITED PAGE--MUST BE ATTACHED
 * RUBRIC/ EXPLANATION OF PAPER / APPROVED THESIS STATMENT

12/14/11 Mrs.Levan will talk to students regarding secondary sour books on book cart school websites - destiny, etc. students told not to use google. LIBRARY 12/12/11 THROUGH 12/21/11 PURDUE OWL CITES CLICK ON BELOW: MLA FORMATTING: []

WORKS CITED: []

VOICE: ACTIVE VOICE INWRITING CLICK ON BELOW: http://www.dailywritingtips.com/active-voice/

PAPER DUE 12/21/11 TO TURNITIN.COM (due date extended one day) EOCA PROJECT PRESENTATION DURING HOLIDAYS: THINK ABOUT AND HAVE ROUGH DRAFT READY TO DISCUSS WITH TEACHER WHEN YOU RETURN FROM HOLIDAY FOR PRESENTATION AND PROJECT ASSIGNMENT
 * End of Course Assessment**
 * Project/Presentation Information**
 * presentations due week of January 9,2012**
 * click below:**