January 9, 2018
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. Presentations
Individually, state your name and explain your shirt design to the class.
2. Google Folder Set Up
In your Google Drive, create a folder labeled Eng. IV.
Then, create subfolders labeled:
Starters
Closures
Free Writes
Assignments
Vocabulary
You will complete 90% of your work within these folders.
Make sure that you share the entire folder with me at:
kregan.lec@lee.k12.nc.us
3. 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.
4. The Human Condition
As a class we will watch the video together.
Individually, read and annotate the excerpts from Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer.
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 your ideas?
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