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//Journal writing -- 20 minutes// //This will be your opportunity to write whatever you want for roughly 20 minutes (or more if it's going well). Sometimes, you will have a writing prompt. Often, you can choose your own topic without worry about structure.// //If you have not finished your entry from yesterday (Generation of Nincompoops), I would like you to complete that for me first. If that is done, you may choose one of the following:// //* How do you feel the world has changed since the attacks of 9.11.01? Have we become a safer world? Which world events do YOU feel are a result of that event?// //* You're in grade 11 now (most of you). What plans have you got for the year? How do you plan on making them happen?// //* Write about anything you like.// //Aside from the response piece, I will not be examining structure. Your journal is YOURS! I only want your thoughts, written as effectively as possible. Emphasize description. Write for yourself.// //Handout and review Portfolio expectations.// //Handout and review reading log.// //Silent reading -- 'Are we raising a generation of nincompoops?'// //Writing response piece: How do you feel about the ideas put forth in the article? Do you agree with the idea that you are part of the 'Dumbest Generation'? In your response, I would like you to make connections between the article and your own lives and experiences (text-to-self).// //Introduce Yourself!// //Complete Introduce Yourself and move to 9.11 writing piece.// //Leading questions for writing:// //"What are your feelings toward the events of 9/11? Is this event nothing more than past history? Is it anybody's fault? Is this event American or international? Explain. In your opinion, how has **your** world changed since the attack? Do you feel that the events of 9.11.01 should still be discussed to this extent?"// //9/11 documentary// //'Who has the power?'//
 * //9 September//**
 * //8 September//**

__**//Silent Reading//**__ //My expectation: Minimum one novel per semester. One book talk by end of semester.// __**//Journal Writing//**__ //Every Tues/Thurs...goal of 100 words...directed or self-selected topic...collect on Thursday.// __**//Pre-reading activity//**__ //Guiding question -- How does 'perspective' play a role in a conflict (argument, fist fight, war)? Is it possible for both parties in a conflict to be wrong? Relate this, if possible, to what is happening in the world today.//
 * //10 September//**

Reminder -- silent reading novels by Monday.

__//Silent reading and discussion//__

//Review yesterday and randomly assign. Offer time to complete the interview process. Those who are finished should begin the BHD pre-reading.// //Paragraphing --> When the interview is done, take the information and put it into paragraph form.// //* Begin with a thesis statement -- a line or two that introduces the overall feel of the paragraph. The rest of your paragraph will be based on this.// //* Continue with support phrases. These develop the idea put forth in your thesis.// //* Conclude -- end with a thought, an observation that YOU have made about the individual.// //My goal is to get the presentations started today and finished on Monday. Let's get it!//

//Do role play activity...// //* 4 groups...each w/ 2 situations.// //* Each role play must show how 'perspecive' and 'identitiy' may create a conflict and work to resolve it.// //* What situations could occur that would result in a conflict growing more serious?//
 * //9//** //Discuss together.//

//Michael Durant -- captured in Somalia// //Intro to BHD...watching first few minutes of documentary to get back story.//