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Unreal Literature Week 15

April 16-20, 2012. Unreal Literature Week 15. Walk-IN: Take out your Socratic Seminar #6 prep, along with the compare and contrast essay about Frankenstein and Blade Runner. Then circle up the desks. Learning Objective:

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Unreal Literature Week 15

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  1. April 16-20, 2012 Unreal Literature Week 15

  2. Walk-IN: Take out your Socratic Seminar #6 prep, along with the compare and contrast essay about Frankenstein and Blade Runner. Then circle up the desks. Learning Objective: Students will paraphrase, build upon, and question other student’s ideas and refer to the text to come to conclusions or a better understanding of a variety of texts. You will synthesize information from a variety of texts to think critically and draw larger conclusions about based on the texts. Agenda: Socratic Seminar # 6: Blade Runner Due Today: Socratic Seminar #6 Prep Monday, April 16 Homework: Nothing

  3. In the Socratic Seminar Section of your notebook, you should have a Running Socratic Seminar Journal where you will take notes on ideas you have and things said during discussion. Do not lose this; it will be invaluable on the final exam. For each Socratic Seminar complete the following. • Socratic Seminar # 6 • Date: 4/16 • Texts: • Question: • According to the texts, what are the defining characteristics of a human? • What are the characteristics of a replicant? • What similarities and differences are their between the two? • And based off the characteristics of humans and replicants, is it more likely that Deckard is a human or a replicant? What evidence is there to support or argue this? • Preparatory Response: • Notes: Socratic Seminar Journal Guidelines

  4. Walk-IN: Sit in any group that you would like. Learning Objective: You will answer pre-reading questions in order to build background knowledge. You will form new/old book club groups and understand the expectations of this Book Club. Agenda: 1984 Book Club Groups Humanity and Government Questions Book Club Jobs and Calendar Due Today: Tuesday, April 17 Homework: Read and Prepare for Book Club #1 1984 Research

  5. Step 1; We have focused many discussions on the theme question, “What does it mean to be human?” Now we are going to take that question a little further and discuss what might happen with our humanity. Answer the questions below using your own thoughts, knowledge, and examples. Be prepared to share your answers. Can human beings lose their humanity?   Under what conditions can one lose his/her humanity? Can an entire society lack humanity? Explain. What are some examples of people and societies who have lost, or acted against, their basic humanity? Book Club Set-up and Pre-reading Questions

  6. Step 2: Now, we are going to transition to a different topic. We are asking you to tap your prior knowledge and discuss the role of government. Answer the questions below using your own thoughts, knowledge, and examples. Be prepared to share your answers. Who or what is government?  What is the purpose of government?  How does government affect you personally? What is a political party? What role does a political party play in shaping a government? In what ways does a government affect an individual’s or a society’s fear, reality, and humanity? Book Club Set-up and Pre-reading Questions

  7. Step 3: Create your 1984 Book Club Group • If you feel your last group was wonderful, keep the same group; if you would like to mix it up and work with new people feel free. • Groups are ideally 3-5 people. Step 4: Reading Calendar— • major dates and reading requirements. Step 5: Book Club Jobs: • For the 1984 Book Club students will not be required to perform specific jobs per se. • Each student must have ample preparation (same amount as before), but this time each student may choose how they would like to prepare. It can be a combination or a variation of jobs as long as it demonstrates genuine effort and engagement. • Go over “hybrid prep” style for 1984. • Allow groups time to discuss how they want to do their prep. • Creative Art Style • Collage Style • Graphic Novel Style • Annotation Style Book Club Calendar and Jobs

  8. Step 6: Below are different areas of research; Divide up the topics (you may need to double up or combine some tasks and use the internet to find as much reliable and relevant information as you can. Come to class on Friday with notes on your subject AND/OR an annotated document printedfrom a web site. Topics: Orwell’s Life—George Orwell lived a very interesting life that will shed light on where he was coming from when he wrote this book. Provide biographical information in general, as well as info specific to the novel. 1984 the novel—find out what this novel is about, why Orwell wrote it, and the history of the novel since it was published in 1948. Utopias—find out the definition. What is the history in real-life as well as in fiction. See if you can find any information relevant to our novel specifically. Dystopias— find out the definition. What is the history in real-life as well as in fiction. See if you can find any information relevant to our novel specifically. Paradoxes—Find the definition of paradox. What are some examples in our everyday life. Then research the three paradoxes from 1984 (War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength) and see what you find as far as information and explanations. WARNING—IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE GETTING CLOSE TO SPOILING THE BOOK IN ONE OF THE AREAS OF RESEARCH, STOP AND MOVE ON TO THE NEXT TOPIC. 1984 Pre-reading research tasks

  9. Book Club #1 Homework: Read Assigned Pages Complete Hybrid Job Complete Pre-Reading Research Task Homework

  10. Walk-IN: Sit in your book club group, and take out 1984, and your notes from Tuesday. Learning Objective: Students will understand the definition of paradox and apply it to various texts. Students will analyze a documentary and view to locate causes and effects of different theme topics. Agenda: Quickwrite Discussion Research Exploration 1984 Think Aloud and Paradoxes Individual Work Time Due Today: Wed-Thurs, April 18-19 Homework: Read and Prepare for Book Club #1

  11. Step 1. We have focused many discussions on the theme question, “What does it mean to be human?” Now we are going to take that question a little further and discuss what might happen with our humanity. Answer the questions below using your own thoughts, knowledge, and examples. Be prepared to share your answers. Can human beings lose their humanity?   Under what conditions can one lose his/her humanity? Can an entire society lack humanity? Explain. What are some examples of people and societies who have lost, or acted against, their basic humanity? Book Club Set-up and Pre-reading Questions

  12. Step 2: Now, we are going to transition to a different topic. We are asking you to tap your prior knowledge and discuss the role of government. Answer the questions below using your own thoughts, knowledge, and examples. Be prepared to share your answers. Who or what is government?  What is the purpose of government?  How does government affect you personally? What is a political party? What role does a political party play in shaping a government? In what ways does a government affect an individual’s or a society’s fear, reality, and humanity? Book Club Set-up and Pre-reading Questions

  13. Step 6: Below are different areas of research; Divide up the topics (you may need to double up or combine some tasks and use the internet to find as much reliable and relevant information as you can. Come to class on Friday with notes on your subject AND/OR an annotated document printedfrom a web site. Topics: Orwell’s Life—George Orwell lived a very interesting life that will shed light on where he was coming from when he wrote this book. Provide biographical information in general, as well as info specific to the novel. 1984 the novel—find out what this novel is about, why Orwell wrote it, and the history of the novel since it was published in 1948. Utopias—find out the definition. What is the history in real-life as well as in fiction. See if you can find any information relevant to our novel specifically. Dystopias— find out the definition. What is the history in real-life as well as in fiction. See if you can find any information relevant to our novel specifically. Paradoxes—Find the definition of paradox. What are some examples in our everyday life. Then research the three paradoxes from 1984 (War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength) and see what you find as far as information and explanations. WARNING—IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE GETTING CLOSE TO SPOILING THE BOOK IN ONE OF THE AREAS OF RESEARCH, STOP AND MOVE ON TO THE NEXT TOPIC. 1984 Pre-reading research tasks

  14. Paradox: a statement or a group of statements that lead to a contradiction that defies logic or reason. 1984 and the three paradoxes

  15. War is Peace: By creating a state of war, the party or government creates a state of peace; the population will stand by a war that “ensures” their safety and fights for their peace. The population will also not rebel during a state of war. 1984 and the three paradoxes

  16. Ignorance is Strength: By keeping people ignorant, it removes doubt and prevents people for questioning; this allows the party to do what they need to remain in power. 1984 and the three paradoxes

  17. Freedom is Slavery When people have the freedom to think and question, the potential to oppose the government grows and a overwhelming state of fear exists that can enslave the people. When people have too many choices they are often overwhelmed by chaos and become enslaved by too many choices and decisions. People need to treat their natural rights as privileges that must be earned. 1984 and the three paradoxes

  18. Take out a new sheet of paper and write everyone’s name on it. Choose one person to copy down the definition of Paradox: A statement or situation that seems to be a contradiction, but reveals a truth. For each article you must assign the following roles: Reader (1 person) Recorder (1 person) Locaters (1 or more people) Rotate throughout these roles. Step 1: Have the reader read the article (or describe the cartoon) Step 2: While the reader reads, the locaters should be looking to identify which paradox is addressed in the article, examples to support, and how examples support the paradox. Step 3: The locaters then explain to the recorder what they found to write in a short constructed response. Step 4: Repeat until finished. Group Discussion and application of paradox

  19. Step 3: Create your 1984 Book Club Group • If you feel your last group was wonderful, keep the same group; if you would like to mix it up and work with new people feel free. • Groups are ideally 3-5 people. Step 4: Reading Calendar— • major dates and reading requirements. Step 5: Book Club Jobs: • For the 1984 Book Club students will not be required to perform specific jobs per se. • Each student must have ample preparation (same amount as before), but this time each student may choose how they would like to prepare. It can be a combination or a variation of jobs as long as it demonstrates genuine effort and engagement. • Go over “hybrid prep” style for 1984. • Allow groups time to discuss how they want to do their prep. • Creative Art Style • Collage Style • Graphic Novel Style • Annotation Style Book Club Calendar and Jobs

  20. Effect/Manipulate Fears Bowling for Columbine While watching the documentary look for ways that the media and the government….. Effect/Manipulate Humanity Effect/Manipulate Reality

  21. Walk-IN: Sit with your book club group and take out your book, book club jobs and a new sheet of paper Learning Objective: Students will understand that the quality of group discussions is proportional to the individual preparation as well as the collaborative efforts of each participant. Students will assume responsibilities for effective dialogues by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; listening to a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarifying, verifying, or challenging ideas and conclusions; and promoting divergent and creative viewpoints. You will increase enjoyment and understanding of a novel by discussion questions, passages, characters, vocabulary, artistic interpretations, and areas of synthesis. Agenda: Book Club # 1 Due Today: Friday, April 20 Homework: Read and Prepare for Book Club #2

  22. Step 1: Set up header on a new sheet of paper: Book Club #1 Name: Novel: Date: Jobs: Pages Read: Step 2: Summary Paragraph Write a summary paragraph about what happened in your book so far. Include information about the setting, characters, conflict, and any other important ideas or events. Step 3: When finished, discuss your summaries with your group. Book Club Before discussion

  23. Step 5: Job Discussion Decide the order that group members are going to share their jobs. Each person then leads the group through each part of their Hybrid Job by sharing the question, or sharing the passage, or telling which characters you chose, or holding up the art, or sharing the vocab word and sentence, or sharing the area of syntheis. Next ask each group member to respond individually to what you shared. After each person has responded share what you had to say about your job. Book Club During discussion

  24. Reflection Paragraph: Choose one of the following objectives and explain in a paragraph how you and your group met the objective. Students will understand that the quality of group discussions is proportional to the individual preparation as well as the collaborative efforts of each participant. Students will assume responsibilities for effective dialogues by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; listening to a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarifying, verifying, or challenging ideas and conclusions; and promoting divergent and creative viewpoints. You will increase enjoyment and understanding of a novel by discussion questions, passages, characters, vocabulary, artistic interpretations, and areas of synthesis. Book Club After discussion

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