Week 3

SCHOOL PICTURES THIS WEEK!
WED. 08/20 AND THU. 08/21

 Unit 1a:  How do cultural experiences shape, impact, or influence our identity and perceptions?

Monday 08/18/14 (p3, p4) and Tuesday 08/19/14 (p7)
Essential Questions:  
  • How do we explore the concept of cultural identity?
  • How do writers express their voice in academic and/or informal writings?
1.  Do Now:  EQ's and today's Activities in your planner, Journal #3 = summarize what skills will be necessary to successfully complete the EA1 (hint:  remember the rubric, you got into groups to write the skills on the whiteboards)
2.  Activities: 
  • Names - if there are any left
  • Review 1.2  -  Concepts of Culture  p. 6
  • Vocabulary - Literary Terms in box on p. 2
    • use the glossary to find the definition (in English)
    • write the word and the definition in your Journal
  • Book Cover = spray and peer grade with rubric
  • Begin 1.3  -  "What Is Cultural Identity?" p. 8 
  • If there is time  -   "Ethnic Hash" p. 11
3.  Target Practice: skip 2 lines below your Do Now.  Write the following statements and rank your understanding:
     I understand the concept of cultural identity.  4/3/2/1
     I understand the concept of voice in writing.  4/3/2/1
     I understand the concept of academic voice in writing.  4/3/2/1
4.  Ship Shape
Tuesday 08/19/14 (p3) and Wednesday 08/20/14 (p4, p7)
Essential Questions:  
  • How do writers express their voice in academic and/or informal writings?
  • How do writers use phrases to vary their syntax?
1.  Do Now:  EQ's and today's Activities in your planner, Journal #4 = Explain the concept of cultural identity in your own words.  Describe any characteristics of your cultural identity.
2.  Activities: 
  • The Parking Lot explained
  • Continue 1.3  - "Ethnic Hash" p. 11
  • Begin 1.4  -  Syntax, phrases p. 14
3.  Target Practice:  skip 2 lines below your Do Now.  Write the following statement and rank your understanding:
     I understand the differences between academic and informal voice in writing.  4/3/2/1
     I can use phrases in my writing to vary my syntax.  4/3/2/1
4.  Ship Shape

DAY 3
Thursday 08/21/14 (p3) and Friday 08/22/14 (p4, p7)
NOTE:  There will be a planner/journal/book check today
Essential Questions:  
  • How do we analyze a particular point of view regarding cultural identity expressed in literature and art?
1.  Do Now:  copy EQ's and today's Activities in your planner
2.  Journal #5: start brainstorming for your reflective essay about your cultural identity - EA1
3.  Activities: 
  • Finish "What Is Cultural Identity?" p. 8  &   "Ethnic Hash" p. 11
  • Begin 1.6  -  "Honestly Frida" p. 27 - video clip, text, painting (OPTIC) - "Legal Alien" p. 32
  • If there is time - drafting time for your EA1 - Due Day 3 next week
4.  Target Practice: skip 2 lines below your Do Now.  Complete 1 choice from the "Check Your Understanding" section of p. 33 - or draw the option presented in class
5.  Ship Shape

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