Socratic Preparation: Jimmy Santiago Baca

Goal: Finish discussion on "A Place to Stand" and prepare for a Socratic Seminar we will have
tomorrow

Agenda: 
Journal
Film Recap
Socratic Preparation
Independent Research

1. Journal 
In yesterday's clip, Baca says, "I was now becoming a desensitized human being for survival's sake." What do you think this means?

2. Film Recap + Response

• Yesterday we watched part of the documentary, A Place to Stand, on Baca's life that gives us context and background on where he was coming from and what contributed to his life as a writer. 
• When we view media pieces that tell stories similar to ones we've read, it's important to question which one conveyed the main points better and why. 
• In Google Classroom, please respond to the discussion question posted with your response formatted as follows:
• I believe the __________ (film or written text) was more effective in telling Baca's story because _________. The most impactful moment of the written text was when Baca explained _____________. The most impactful moment of the film was when _____________. The most powerful visual in the film was ______________. 

3. Socratic Preparation 

• There is a document in Google Classroom called "Socratic Seminar Prep: Jimmy Santiago Baca." 
• Your job today is to complete this in preparation for tomorrow's discussion. 
• I will print each of your documents and have them ready for you tomorrow. 
• You will be responsible for citing evidence from your sheet during the discussion. 

Finished? 
Read your independent book. Expand your mind! Check out the classroom library.

Reminders: 
Today is the last day to buy Valentine Grams from ASB. Also, please buy prom tickets!

Critical View: A Place to Stand

Goal: Observe a critical view of Jimmy Santiago Baca’s life as explained in A Place to Stand

Agenda: 
Journal
Explaining Critical View
Film
What's More Effective?

1. Journal 
Why is it important to ask questions when we read a text or watch a film?

2. Explaining Critical View 

• I will give everyone a critical view worksheet to complete as we watch the excerpt from Santiago Baca's A Place to Stand. 
• The purpose of a critical view is to ask questions as we watch the film. 
• We are trying to examine if the same story is being told here as in the written text. 
• If so, which is more effective? 
• If not, what are the differences between both media pieces?

3. Film 

• Today we will be watching an excerpt from Santiago Baca's film, "A Place to Stand" that tells the story of how Baca left behind his life in prison for his life as an active reader, writer, and poet. 
• Film info:
• Genre: drama, documentary 
• Director: Daniel Glick 
• Starring: Jimmy Santiago Baca

4. What's More Effective? 

• When we view media pieces that tell stories similar to ones we've read, it's important to question which one conveyed the main points better and why. 
• In Google Classroom, please respond to the discussion question posted with your response formatted as follows:
• I believe the __________ (film or written text) was more effective in telling Baca's story because _________. The most impactful moment of the written text was when Baca explained _____________. The most impactful moment of the film was when _____________. The most powerful visual in the film was ______________. 

Reminders: 
Have a great week. You are worthy of love and respect!

Performance Task: Coming into Language

Goal: Write our detailed performance task about how Baca uses figurative language to tell an
impactful story

Agenda: 
Reading
Journal
Performance Task
Catch Up
A Place to Stand Intro

1. Reading 
Last Friday we began class with reading and this Friday will be the same. Choose a book you can get interested in; if you have a book from last week please bring it.

2. Journal 
How do you think your progress has been in this class the last two weeks? Explain.

3. Performance Task

• There is a document in Google Classroom called "Performance Task: Coming into Language" 
• There are sentence frames in this document that help you formulate your ideas. 
• The goal is to describe as much of the figurative language Baca uses as you can, and turn it into a constructed response. 

4. Check Up on Your Work:

• Be sure your "NTW" questions in Google Classroom are finished 
• You were also supposed to complete this EdPuzzle video with questions about Baca's background. If you didn't finish this yesterday, please do so. 

Reminders: 
Have a great weekend! Take home your book and do some reading! It helps expand your mind.

Figurative Language in Baca's Text

Goal: Search for figurative language in "Coming into Language" by Santiago Baca

Agenda: 
Journal
Chalk Talk
Figurative Language
Performance Task
Survey
Catch Up

1. Journal 
Do you think we all live in agony, like Baca suggested in his video interview? Explain your thoughts.

2. Chalk Talk 

• I have placed five different quotes and pictures around the room.
• We are going to have a "museum vibe" while we go around the room and make notes on the different quotes. 
• Some of what you see are similes, some are metaphors, some are references to Baca's interview. 

3. Figurative Language in the Text 

• Based on the figurative language around the room and the highlighted passages in the text, you are going to select five different lines that illustrate Baca's thoughts and experiences. 
• You will fill out a sheet to keep in your binder that looks like this: 

4. Performance Task

• There is a document in Google Classroom called "Performance Task: Coming into Language" 
• There are sentence frames in this document that help you formulate your ideas. 

5. Survey

• Our counselors and an outside organization are looking to gather some information from you. 
• It would be helpful for you to complete THIS SURVEY so we can help them plan their programs. 
• Please be honest with your answers; it can only help them to plan. 

6. Catch Up on This Week's Work

• Be sure your "NTW" questions in Google Classroom are finished 
• You were also supposed to complete this EdPuzzle video with questions about Baca's background. If you didn't finish this yesterday, please do so. 

Reminders: 
Buy Valentine Grams from ASB for $1 each!

Investigating Baca's Background

Goal: Answer questions based on Baca's text and video interview; begin searching for figurative language in the text

Agenda: 
Journal
Finish NTW Questions
EdPuzzle Video + Questions

1. Journal 
How did yesterday's class go? Describe in detail.

2. Finish Navigating the Waters Questions 

• You were supposed to begin these yesterday, but very few made progress so we need to talk about this. 
• There are questions in Google Classroom called "Navigating the Waters: Coming into Language" 
• One of the questions asks for text evidence. Remember, this means you should use the RACE Format 
• Restate the Question 
• Answer the Question 
• Cite Evidence (Baca writes, "____")
• Explain Evidence (This quote shows _____)

3. EdPuzzle Video

• Also linked in Google Classroom is an EdPuzzle video for you to watch and answer questions about.
• You must choose the "Sign in with Google" option and use your stu.sandi.net account to log in 
• Watch the video I've posted and answer the questions that come up when the video pauses
• You should use headphones to do this (your Airpods can connect to the Chromebook too) 

4. Finished? 

Begin the search for figurative language in Baca's piece. We are specifically looking for similes and metaphors. Highlight any description that qualifies as a simile or metaphor: 

Reminders: 
Enjoy your afternoon. Buy Valentine Grams from ASB for $1 each!

Questions from "Coming into Language"

Jimmy Santiago Baca in Grove Atlantic

Goal: Finish Baca's piece, "Coming into Language" and answer questions based on the text

Agenda: 
Journal
Finish "Coming into Language"
Navigating the Waters Questions
EdPuzzle Video Online

1. Journal 
Do you agree with Baca that not knowing how to use language can lead to violence? Explain your thoughts.

2. Finish "Coming into Language" 

• Yesterday we began to read "Coming into Language" by Jimmy Santiago Baca 
• Your job today is to finish it.
• We drew a line where you should start reading (1st period - page 22, 3rd period - page 19)
• Read TOGETHER in your table groups
• When you are finished, summarize the story back to each other so you are clear on Baca's message

3. Navigating the Waters Questions 

• There are questions in Google Classroom called "Navigating the Waters: Coming into Language" 
• Your job is to work on these today (you may work together, but everyone must submit their own work) 
• One of the questions asks for text evidence. Remember, this means you should use the RACE Format 
• Restate the Question 
• Answer the Question 
• Cite Evidence (Baca writes, "____")
• Explain Evidence (This quote shows _____)

4. EdPuzzle Video

• Also linked in Google Classroom is an EdPuzzle video for you to watch and answer questions about.
• You must choose the "Sign in with Google" option and use your stu.sandi.net account to log in 
• Watch the video I've posted and answer the questions that come up when the video pauses
• You should use headphones to do this (your Airpods can connect to the Chromebook too) 

Don't Fall Behind: 

• Make sure your final précis is submitted for our last text, "A Personal Prologue" by Jim Burke (this was turned in in Google Classroom)

Reminders: 
Have a solid and productive day in class. I'll be back tomorrow!

Finish Précis + Begin a New Text

Goal: Submit final précis and introduce our next text

Agenda: 
Journal
Finish Précis
Who is Jimmy Santiago Baca?
"Coming into Language"

1. Journal 
What is your biggest strength in English class: reading, writing, speaking, or listening? Why?

2. Finish Rhetorical Précis

• On Friday we wrote a class précis on Adam Saenz's TED Talk, "The Power of a Teacher" 
• There is a sample to view in class.
• Your job was to write a précis about Jim Burke's piece, "A Personal Prologue" 
• Submit your final precis typed to Google Classroom. 
• I will always show you the rubric for your Performance Tasks before they are due. This is what I will use to score your Rhetorical Précis:

3. Background on Jimmy Santiago Baca

• Our next author spotlight is Jimmy Santiago Baca
• We will learn a little bit about him in order to more fully understand the next piece we're reading, "Coming into Language" 

4. Read our Next Text

• Our next text is a piece by Jimmy Santiago Baca called "Coming into Language" 
• Baca is a talented author who once struggled in his early education. 
• We will read our next piece by him today.

Reminders: 
I will not be here tomorrow because I will be visiting another Twain campus, but you will have a writing assignment due by the end of the period. See you Wednesday!