Agenda: "Indian Education" Assignment - We answered the following questions in class. If students did not finish it in class, it became their homework.
(1) Name 3 obstacles Victor faced in school.
(2) Name 3 lessons Victor learned throughout his school life.
(3) Did Victor get an education in school? How can you tell?
(4) Has anything that happens in the story happened to you? Give an example and show how it relates to the story.
(5) Which parts of the story seem most true to life? Explain using specific examples from the story.
(6) Three themes in this story are:
(a) brotherhood
(b) resilience
(c) discrimination
For EACH of the themes, provide a specific example from the story that supports/exemplifies the theme.
Homework: "Indian Education" Assignment
Monday, August 31, 2015
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Week Three (8/24/15 - 8/28/15)
Monday, 8/24/15
Due Today: Signed syllabi.
Agenda: Write Your Own Creation Myth (Assigned) - Students are to write their own creation myth, using details from where they were born and their ancestral heritage. Students should also use dialogue and sensory details to further develop their stories. Each myth must include at least two of the following: (1) creation of the universe (something from nothing), (2) the existence of evils and death, (3) creation of men/women and their companions, (3) relationship between man and creator, and/or (5) the life cycle. Each myth should be no more than two pages, typed and double-spaced. Include an illustration for extra credit! Due Friday, 8/28/15.
Homework: (1) Look up 15 facts about Sherman Alexie. (2) Write Your Own Creation Myth.
Tuesday, 8/25/15
Agenda: (1) Sherman Alexie: Background. Students shared the facts they looked about Sherman Alexie to facilitate a discussion about the author and his life. (2) Read "Indian Education" (handout) in class (popcorn reading). After reading the story, we discussed the parallels in the story that exist in society today.
Homework: Write Your Own Creation Myth
Wednesday, 8/26/15
Agenda: "Indian Education" Group Activity - The class was split up into seven groups. Each group was assigned a grade level and an accompanying set of questions. We used these group questions to launch a broader class discussion about the story.
Homework: (1) Be prepared to share your answers with the class (if you have not already done so). (2) Write Your Own Creation Myth.
Thursday, 8/27/15
Agenda: (1) Review Native American Literature Unit in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. (2) We used the rest of the class period to work on the Write Your Own Creation Myth assignment.
Homework: (1) Study for the quiz tomorrow. (2) Write Your Own Creation Myth.
Friday, 8/28/15
Due Today: Write Your Own Creation Myth
Agenda: (1) Native American Literature Unit - Exit Ticket Quiz. (2) We used the rest of the class period to finish our "Indian Education" discussion from Wednesday.
Homework: None :)
Due Today: Signed syllabi.
Agenda: Write Your Own Creation Myth (Assigned) - Students are to write their own creation myth, using details from where they were born and their ancestral heritage. Students should also use dialogue and sensory details to further develop their stories. Each myth must include at least two of the following: (1) creation of the universe (something from nothing), (2) the existence of evils and death, (3) creation of men/women and their companions, (3) relationship between man and creator, and/or (5) the life cycle. Each myth should be no more than two pages, typed and double-spaced. Include an illustration for extra credit! Due Friday, 8/28/15.
Homework: (1) Look up 15 facts about Sherman Alexie. (2) Write Your Own Creation Myth.
Tuesday, 8/25/15
Agenda: (1) Sherman Alexie: Background. Students shared the facts they looked about Sherman Alexie to facilitate a discussion about the author and his life. (2) Read "Indian Education" (handout) in class (popcorn reading). After reading the story, we discussed the parallels in the story that exist in society today.
Homework: Write Your Own Creation Myth
Wednesday, 8/26/15
Agenda: "Indian Education" Group Activity - The class was split up into seven groups. Each group was assigned a grade level and an accompanying set of questions. We used these group questions to launch a broader class discussion about the story.
Homework: (1) Be prepared to share your answers with the class (if you have not already done so). (2) Write Your Own Creation Myth.
Thursday, 8/27/15
Agenda: (1) Review Native American Literature Unit in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. (2) We used the rest of the class period to work on the Write Your Own Creation Myth assignment.
Homework: (1) Study for the quiz tomorrow. (2) Write Your Own Creation Myth.
Friday, 8/28/15
Due Today: Write Your Own Creation Myth
Agenda: (1) Native American Literature Unit - Exit Ticket Quiz. (2) We used the rest of the class period to finish our "Indian Education" discussion from Wednesday.
Homework: None :)
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Week Two (8/17/15 - 8/21/15)
Monday, 8/17/15
Agenda: Native American Literary Period Worksheet - Students should use the notes that they took on Friday, 8/14/15, to complete the worksheet. Due at the end of the period.
Homework: (1) Signed syllabi are due by 8/24/15.* (2) Read "Fox and Coyote and Whale" (handout) and complete the accompanying questions.
*Due date was extended to accommodate new students and transfers.
Tuesday, 8/18/15
Due Today: "Fox and Coyote and Whale" handout
Agenda: Today, we went over the "Fox and Coyote and Whale" homework questions (handout) and discussed the myth with a little more depth.
Homework: Read "When Grizzlies Walked Upright" (p. 19).
Wednesday, 8/19/15
Agenda: School pictures in Room 521.
Homework: Read "When Grizzlies Walked Upright" (p. 19).
Thursday, 8/20/15
Agenda: Answer discussion questions for "When Grizzlies Walked Upright" due at the end of the period: (1) How does this Origin Myth present the “bear world” as similar to the human world? 1 quote of support. (2) Identify the elements of nature for which the Sky Spirit is responsible. (3) What human traits (flaws) does the Sky Spirit show? Explain your answer. 1 quote of support. (4) What lessons should be learned from this Origin Myth? Explain your answer. (5) How did the Sky Spirit punish the Grizzly bears? (6) What became of the children of the Sky Spirit’s daughter and the grizzly? (7) What does this Origin Myth explain? 1 quote of support.
Homework: Signed syllabi are due by 8/24/15.
Friday, 8/21/15
Agenda: Read "The Earth on Turtle's Back" (p. 16) together in class (popcorn reading). Answer discussion these discussion questions, due at the end of the period: (1) List ALL of the animals that exemplify (represent) the following human characteristics, be sure to explain HOW they show that characteristic (what specific thoughts and actions did the animals take/show?) Please include at least 2 quotes from the Origin Myth that support your answer. (a) Strength (b) Courage (c) Compassion (d) Intelligence. (2) What does this Origin Myth tell us about the importance of dreams to the Onondaga? (3) What other qualities can we learn from the animals in the Origin Myth (what lessons can we learn?) (4) Do you think the woman should receive credit for the creation of the earth? The muskrat? The turtle? Support your answer. 1 quote of support.
Homework: Signed syllabi are due by 8/24/15.
Week One (8/11/15 - 8/14/15)
Tuesday, 8/11/15 - Welcome back!
Agenda: Today, we did introductions. Students wrote down (1) their name (nickname), (2) class period, (3) something about themselves, (4) their favorite book/series/author/publication, and (5) something fun that they did over the summer. We spent the class period going around the room and sharing our answers.
Homework: None :)
Wednesday, 8/12/15
Agenda: Empathy v. Sympathy Activity. Students were to read the definitions and answer the questions provided.
Homework: Finish the Empathy v. Sympathy Activity due tomorrow, 8/13/15.
Thursday, 8/13/15
Due Today: Empathy v. Sympathy Activity
Agenda: (1) Syllabus. Today, I went over the syllabus with each class period. (2) We went to the library to pick up our textbooks.
Homework: Signed syllabi are due by 8/17/15.
Friday, 8/14/15
Agenda: Native American Literary Period Notes - Powerpoint
Homework: Signed syllabi are due by 8/17/15.
Wednesday, 8/12/15
Agenda: Empathy v. Sympathy Activity. Students were to read the definitions and answer the questions provided.
Homework: Finish the Empathy v. Sympathy Activity due tomorrow, 8/13/15.
Thursday, 8/13/15
Due Today: Empathy v. Sympathy Activity
Agenda: (1) Syllabus. Today, I went over the syllabus with each class period. (2) We went to the library to pick up our textbooks.
Homework: Signed syllabi are due by 8/17/15.
Friday, 8/14/15
Agenda: Native American Literary Period Notes - Powerpoint
Homework: Signed syllabi are due by 8/17/15.
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Welcome to Ms. Vine's English 3 blog! This blog will act as a resource for students who are enrolled in my English 3 classes at Ernest Righetti High School. I will include each day's agenda, homework assignments, and other helpful information. I look forward to working with each and every one of you this academic year!
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