Class Notes: Sept. 23, 2009

B-block

AGENDA :
1. Collect POV assignment.
2. Hand out "Language of Art" handout.
3. Class generates list of descriptions for Two White / Two Black, Image 1.
4. Class analyzes and interprets image: What is Ligon suggesting about identity? about race?
5. Read "Little Things Are Big."
6. Stop and assess Jesus' dilemma. Predict how he will act.
7. Finish piece and reassess predictions.

HOMEWORK : 1. Complete FQs (Focus Questions) for "Little Things Are Big."

D-block

AGENDA :
1. Turn in POV assignments and share if desired.
2. Hand out "Language of Art" handout and discuss.
3. Finish discussion of Two White / Two Black, Image 1.
4. Journal: What do you think Ligon is trying to say about identity?
5. Connect image with "Little Things Are Big."
6. Discuss homework Focus Questions.
7. Reading strategy #2: DR-TA: Begin reading To Kill a Mockingbird.

HOMEWORK: 1. Read chapter 1 of TKMB. 2. Answer the following questions in your journal: 1) Describe Scout, Dill, and Jem. 2) Why are they interested in Boo Radley? 3) How do you imagine Boo?