Tuesday, January 9, 2018

The Human Condition

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.

Image result for human quotes

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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