Block 4 B Day

Please be sure that you email me a copy of your critical lens rough draft. Copy and paste the essay in an email. Sharing the document is not compatible with my email, Kmccarty@niskyschools.org

In addition, please read the sample "6" paper's introduction and the body paragraph about To Kill a Mockingbird. Read the sample "5" paper's introduction and the body paragraph about The Crucible. Annotate each text where you see the writer developing his/her ideas that are connected to the interpretation of the critical lens.

It would be most beneficial for you to read both model papers in FULL. If you are looking to do well on assignment, I would highly recommend this. Be prepared to discuss these models in class on Thursday.

Homework Block 4

• Be sure to read the introductions and one body paragraph in each of the model essays.
• Be sure to annotate the models for the qualities that you see in each. Remember that the purpose of reading the models is to give you a sense of how you might revise your draft in order to improve the quality of the draft. If you need additional guidance, be sure to consult the rubric attached to the models.
• You were supposed to share your draft via googledocs so that we can get a sense of the strengths and weaknesses of the draft.

Block 2 Reminders

• Be sure to read "To Build a Fire" for class on Wednesday. You will also need to bring Into the Wild, as we will be planning and writing a critical lens essay. The essay will serve as the final grade on the book, and the critical lens is an essay type we are working hard to perfect for the Regents examination.

Link to "To Build A Fire"

http://www.jacklondons.net/buildafire.html

Homework

For homework please remember to read chapters 11-13 of Into the Wild. You also need to complete the puzzle pieces, one for each chapter.

Link to the TED talk you took notes on in class

http://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts

fishbowl groups block 4

Fishbowl Discussion Preparation Sheet

 

Fishbowl Discussion Question:	Article Title:	Students:
1.     Do you believe our society is too materialistic?	“The Psychology of Materialism, and Why It’s Making you Unhappy”	Daniela, Madalyn, Sean, Julia
2.     Describe the relationship between man and nature. How can the natural world provide answers to human questions? What meaning does “the wild” hold for us? For America?	“Outdoors and Out of Reach, Studying the Brain”	Aidan Alexa Breanna Allegra
	Thoreau’s “Solitude” from Walden*	Morgan* Regina* Zach* Amanda*
3.     How does one live a meaningful life? What is the difference between living deliberately and acting recklessly?	“What Makes Extreme Athletes Risk It All?	Steve Gigi Mike Wayne
	“Beautiful Brains”	Alex Kwesi Bri Jack
4.     Is solitude beneficial/desirable? What is the difference between solitude and loneliness?	“The Power of Lonely”	Evan Anna P.J. Manny
	Thoreau’s “Solitude” from Walden*	Morgan* Regina* Zach* Amanda*
5.     Why do we value experience? Does experience take precedence over learning from books?	Thoreau’s “Reading” from Walden	Jonathan Sydney Austin Josh

 

Materials for the fishbowl discussion on Friday

American Literature                                                                                           Name:________________________

Fishbowl Discussion Preparation Sheet

 

To prepare for the fishbowl discussion, please complete the following:

 

Krakauer’s Story                                                                                                                               Ted Talk                           Connections to your life

 

Krakauer’s Story                                                                                                                              Ted Talk                                       Connections to your life