Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
AGENDA 9/29
Vocabulary warm-up: Black Boy vocabulary, unit I
Small group discussions about Chapter 1 of Black Boy
Have one person record the group's thinking, and address the following questions:
Write about a time when you got in big trouble and deserved it OR write about a time when you realized life was unfair.
HW: For Wednesday, read up to Chapter 2, page 68, to the break in the text, where it says, ".." Study for your vocabulary quiz, which will be next Tuesday, October 7. Remember to review your Enrique's Journey words in addition to learning your new words from Black Boy.
Small group discussions about Chapter 1 of Black Boy
Have one person record the group's thinking, and address the following questions:
- Which "episode" of Wright's life so far has shocked you most? Explain.
- What do we learn about Richard's character in Ch. 1?
- How is Richard similar to/different from his family and others in his community?
- Is Richard's mother a good parent? Explain.
- What seems to be Wright's attitude toward religion?
- Why does Wright begin his life story with the recounting of the broom and the fire?
Write about a time when you got in big trouble and deserved it OR write about a time when you realized life was unfair.
HW: For Wednesday, read up to Chapter 2, page 68, to the break in the text, where it says, ".." Study for your vocabulary quiz, which will be next Tuesday, October 7. Remember to review your Enrique's Journey words in addition to learning your new words from Black Boy.
Friday, September 26, 2008
AGENDA 9/26
Writing: (10 minutes)
Write about a time when you genuinely were curious and wanted to learn something OR write about a time when you were truly terrified.
Share out, then put these in the writing section of your binder.
Begin reading Chapter 1 of Black Boy aloud
HW: Finish reading Ch. 1 and annotate at least 6 times. Be prepared to discuss your thoughts, questions, and reactions.
Write about a time when you genuinely were curious and wanted to learn something OR write about a time when you were truly terrified.
Share out, then put these in the writing section of your binder.
Begin reading Chapter 1 of Black Boy aloud
HW: Finish reading Ch. 1 and annotate at least 6 times. Be prepared to discuss your thoughts, questions, and reactions.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
AGENDA 9/25
Finish introducing new vocabulary from Richard Wright's Black Boy
Review and discuss "Jim Crow Laws" in small groups
Whole class: Brainstorm connotations/possible meanings of the titles Black Boy, American Hunger, and "Southern Night"
HW: It is imperative that you bring your copy of Black Boy with you tomorrow! We'll begin reading in class!
Review and discuss "Jim Crow Laws" in small groups
Whole class: Brainstorm connotations/possible meanings of the titles Black Boy, American Hunger, and "Southern Night"
HW: It is imperative that you bring your copy of Black Boy with you tomorrow! We'll begin reading in class!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
AGENDA 9/24
Introduce new vocabulary from Richard Wright's Black Boy
Presentation by Ms. Wax-Gellis: School policies regarding suspensions and expulsions
Presentation by Ms. Wax-Gellis: School policies regarding suspensions and expulsions
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
AGENDA 9/23
Prepare for Back-to-School Night by writing "Back-to-School Night Letters" to your folks...see you tonight at 7 pm!
HW: none :-)
HW: none :-)
Monday, September 22, 2008
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