Monday, December 9, 2019

Finishing "Graffiti"

Goal: Finish our objective summary and Exploring the Depths questions from "Graffiti"

Agenda:
Journal
Summary
Self-Reflection
ETD Questions

1. Journal 
How do you think you're doing in English so far? Explain.

2. Summary 
  • Last week you should have finished your summary for "Graffiti" in Google Classroom
  • In case you are not done, this is your last day with class time dedicated to finishing it. 
  • I am more than happy to help you if you have questions.
  • This is the rubric I will use to score you:

3. Self-Reflection
Use THIS FORM to complete a self-reflection on your progress on this assignment and in the class so far. 

4. Exploring the Depths Questions
  • Last Friday, you should have started answering the Exploring the Depths questions ON PAPER with Ms. Natheos.
  • Please ask me if you were absent or still need a copy. 
  • You are only choosing TWO out of the four questions to answer.
  • Use the RACE format for both answers:
    • Restate the question
    • Answer the question
    • Cite evidence
    • Explain evidence
5. Finished with Everything Above? Look Ahead:
  • This week we will be reading a text by Dominican-American author, Junot Díaz.
  • Click here to check out what he's written for the New Yorker and sample some of his work. Ask yourself:
    • What kind of pieces does he write? 
    • What topics is he interested in? 
    • How does his personal history connect with the articles he's written?
Reminders: 
Have a great week! I am proud of you.