January 7, 2019
Standard:
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence
E.Q: What does it mean to be human?
Starter:
In 2-3 sentences describe what it means to be human.
Vocabulary:
Word: human condition
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality"
Your Definition:
Activity: Find an image you associate with this term.
Activity:
1. Gallery Walk
Clearly display your writing territory map at your seat.
For at least FIVE people add one more additional branch to their map.
This will help each of you have more ideas for your Friday free writes.
2. Class Contract
Brainstorm at your table what a great classroom looks, sounds, and feels like.
We will use your ideas to collaboratively create a class contract for the semester.
3. The Human Condition
As a class we will watch the video together.
Individually, read the excerpts from Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer.
Complete the I Think, I See, I Wonder handout.
We will discuss these responses together.
4. Writing Assignment
In a 1/2 page, double spaced format, respond to the following question:
What does it mean to be human?
Closure:
How do the passages read in class today relate to yourself?
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