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Week 4

Week 4. Sci fi notes – which of these did you see in the story – explain and give specific examples:. • Science fiction may make predictions about life in the future . • Science fiction can comment on important issues in society.

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Week 4

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  1. Week 4

  2. Sci fi notes – which of these did you see in the story – explain and give specific examples: • • Science fiction may make predictions about life in the future. • • Science fiction can comment on important issues in society

  3. Monday February 10thJB #1 If you had to make an important decision would you rely on a computer or a person? Why for each and what is the difference? • Objectives: /aka what I’m learning:1) how well I read the info reading 2) how well I can recall and respond to questions 3) review the effective forms of writing an ACT essay 4) a review and practice of essential grammar concepts and skills 5) reflection on learning. • I can do the bar graph reading quiz in 4 minutes and the short answer in 4 minutes. • I can review the note taking handout for effectively writing the ACT essay • I can evaluate someone else’s essay using the rubric provided and the (PEEL) principles from the next slides • I can take notes on and do Grammar practices on quotations, parentheses, commas, etc due tomorrow • I can do a take away

  4. Essay practice 2 assessment • I can read the essay of another student • I can evaluate the essay using the next slides • I can re-evaluate my essay – what I did well, what I can improve upon • I can hand in the essay and the assessments and my opinion of what my overall grade should be on this assignment

  5. Funsies… • Where does lightning go shopping? • The electrical outlet • What kind of dance do you do on a trampoline? • Hip hop • Name a book by Cole Dwether • Name a book written by Lou Zing • A book by Stan Stihl • Explain to me this – how can something be new and also improved?

  6. Tuesday February 11thJB #2 At what point should a human not be considered human when kept alive by mechanical/artificial replacement parts? • Objectives: /aka what I’m learning 1) assess how well I understand basic punctuation and usage of it 2) practice reading under timed conditions to prep for ACT and improve my timed comprehension – develop skills in timed conditions 3) understand ethics – what determines a “person” from a “machine” 4) practice taking notes 5) applying notes to assessment paper for unit 6) independent reading – AoW 7) independent reading 8) reflection on learning • I can hand in my grammar hmwk – ask questions before handing it in • I can do ACT reading practice passages #1 & #2 and record the results on my score sheet (12 minutes) • I can participate in the “Is Sammy Alive” activity and share my thoughts with my reading group, then share with the class, and after the video and class sharing reconsider? http://cariboodesign.com/images/animations/sammy_full_movie_for_web.mp4 and then hand them in (15 minutes) • I can take notes from the video “Replacing Body Parts” http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/replacing-body-parts.html (15 minutes) • I can do the non-fiction reading handout to the article about the Washington Post surveillance article – due tomorrow • I can SSR my book or AoW • I can do a take away

  7. It’s not punny...What language do birds speak? • Foul language  • What’s the difference between ignorance and apathy? • I don’t know and who cares… • Name the book: written by Russ T. Pipes • Do It Yourself Plumbing • Name the author: book title Funny Bone • Hugh Morris

  8. Wednesday February 12thJB #3 Answer this question by making two columns that list reasons for each: Should humans spend time and money to explore “outer” space? Then explain why or why not • Objectives: /aka what I’m learning1) review vocab and practice for next quiz 2) take notes on material reviewed so far keep notes updated 3) listen to a story and follow along as evidenced by answering questions of relevance and understanding 4) making meaning and connections of the story to life and the unit • I can hand in my reading from the Washington Post on surveillance • I can take notes on the video about last night’s reading http://www.washingtonpost.com/posttv/national/new-eyes-in-the-sky-for-police/2014/02/05/87d72b84-8e82-11e3-b46a-5a3d0d2130da_video.html • I can read part 1 of Calvin and Hobbes – I can do surface and deeper thinking practice with the cartoon • I can take notes on the following video on 3d printers Part 1 • http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-friends-weekend/index.html#/v/4571364/the-future-of-printing/?playlist_id=163197 • I can use the fiction reading notes for the story “The Cold Equations” • I can be ready for a quiz on the reading tomorrow. • I can read the article about living forever and applying the non-fiction reading handout to it.

  9. Tom Swifties: • “Is my pastry ready?” asked Tom • Tartly. • “Let me shred the cheese,” said Tom • Gratefully • “Who chopped down this tree?” asked Tom in a • Stumped manner.

  10. Thursday February 13thJB #4 Explain each: So what do you think based on the article from last night – could we live forever? Should we try to live forever? Would you want to? Why? • Objectives: /aka what I’m learning1) practice voc usage 2) collect and assess skills and understanding from independent practice on decision making (Sammy piece) 3) continue reading and connecting to the theme of hard choices and tech 4) apply variety of reading strategies to assigned reading 5) assess ability to make meaning through guided questions and assigned questions (spy games) 6) group work to explore further meaning and collaboration in decision making • I can hand in my work on the reading “Could we live forever?” • I can do the reading assessment or the grammar quiz, hand in one when I’m done and then do the other. • I can use the fiction reading notes for the story “The Cold Equations” • I can do the following independent work when I’m done and have it completed when I return next week: • Read “Spy Games” do the questions for it,

  11. Riddles & jokes • What did the troubled berry say to the orange? • Help I’m in a jam • Why did the bacon laugh? • Because the egg cracked a yolk. • What is a kangaroo’s favorite season? • Spring. • What is a polynomial? • A parrot without food – polly no meal 

  12. Thursday February 13thJB #4 Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement – provide an example too” “Just because we can do something, does not mean we should do it.” • Objectives: /aka what I’m learning1) practice voc usage 2) collect and assess skills and understanding from independent practice on decision making (Sammy piece) 3) continue reading and connecting to the theme of hard choices and tech 4) apply variety of reading strategies to assigned reading 5) assess ability to make meaning through guided questions and assigned questions (spy games) 6) group work to explore further meaning and collaboration in decision making • I can read the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon and do the surface and deeper reading practice to it and hand it in • I can take notes on part 2 of the 3D printer Part 2 • http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-friends-weekend/index.html#/v/4569815/after-the-show-show-3d-printing/?playlist_id=163197 • I can finish reading “The Cold Equations” and then do the quiz on the next slides • I can meet with Mr. Norton and conference about my 3Ps or do the following independent work while he conferences with my peers. • I can do the following independent work and have it completed when I return next week: • I can do my best on the three writing prompts during break • Read “Spy Games” do the questions for it, • and these two articles • one on 3D printing from The Economist which I will annotate and do the non-fiction reading activity for it • I can also read the other article about the laser controlled arm and do the questions for hmwk over break

  13. Cold Equations addendumAnswer these in complete sentences: • Decision making process - decide or else… • Look at all options no matter how crazy or extreme • If you were Barton – list as many ideas as you can 2 minutes • If you were Marilyn 2 minutes • Let’s put on board starting with someone who has the most, then add to the list what is not there • Make decision from possible choices, vote and explain – did we do the “right” thing? • Now answer the questions from the next slide • 1. If you were the pilot what would you have done and why? • 2. If you were the girl what would you have done and why? • Do reading check page 29, and questions choose any four from 1 – 7 page 29 • Hand in when completed or time is up. Timed responses to be completed in 12 minutes.

  14. – 15 minutes to decide or else… • 1. If you were the pilot what would you have done and why? • 2. If you were the girl what would you have done and why? • Do reading check page 29, and questions choose any four from 1 – 7 page 29 • Hand in when completed or time is up. Timed responses to be completed in 12 minutes. • There is a game to it too – and the story can end differently but you have to be wise http://www.jainansankalia.com/ColdEquations/ColdEquations.html

  15. Week 5

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