AGENDA 9/30

Introduce vocabulary chart for Ragged Dick, Chapters 1-11
Ben Franklin Maxims activity - complete with a partner

HW: Read Ch. 5 and complete "Thinking While Reading": In this chapter, both a shopkeeper and a man who calls himself Samuel Snap try to trick Dick and Frank and cheat them out of their money. How does the author, Alger, show that Frank is “book-smart” while Dick is “street-smart”? Which of the two boys does Alger seem to admire more?

AGENDA 9/29

Discuss Ch. 3 and share "Thinking While Reading" responses with a partner

HW: Begin reading Ch. 4 and complete today's "Thinking While Reading" response--

1. Find two quotations that show Dick’s sense of humor. How do these humorous bits make him more likeable?
2. How much do you think appearance matters in America today? Write a paragraph exploring your answer.

AGENDA 9/28

Turn in American Dream collages
Compose Back-to-School Night Letter for Parents
Portfolio Exchange

HW: Read Ch. 3 and complete "Thinking While Reading" - What stereotypes or "single stories" do people have of Dick? Find two quotations and note your responses.

Back-to-School Night PowerPoint for Parents

AGENDA 9/27

Discuss and turn in the five questions for "Let America Be America Again" by Langston Hughes
Finish American Dream collages
Begin reading Ragged Dick, ch. 1 aloud

HW: Read ch. 2 of Ragged Dick and complete "Thinking While Reading": List similarities and differences between Ragged Dick and Johnny Nolan.

AGENDA 9/24

Grammar Practice
Turn in OPTIC analysis of $1 bill - answer any questions.

American Dream Collage activity - finish in class on Monday

HW: Read "Let America Be America Again" by Langston Hughes and answer the five questions in preparation for discussion on Monday.

AGENDA 9/23

OPTIC Analysis of "Raising the Flag at Ground Zero"
Additional information about Franklin's photograph

Group work: analyze a $1 bill using the OPTIC strategy

HW: Complete the OPTIC analysis of the dollar bill if not finished in class

AGENDA 9/21

Baseline essays

HW: Prepare for second round of seminars tomorrow.