Socratic Seminar

Goal: Socratic seminar on issues of privacy and responsibility while

practicing paraphrasing and extending the conversation.

Agenda:
Read
Book check outs
Seminar 1
Seminar 2
Debrief

Phrases to help with paraphrasing: 
So you are saying that...
I heard you say... Was that right? 
So basically you think...because...
In other words I mean that...

Phrases to help with extending the conversation:
Say more about that...
How does that relate to...
How do you know...
What makes you think that...
Can you explain more about...
I'm still wondering about...
Will you elaborate on the part about...

Have a wonderful break! Relax, Reflect and Read!

Precis Assessment

Goal: Write a rhetorical precis for your 3rd article.

Agenda:
Read
Precis review
Precis assessment
Socratic prep

Precis Review:
Let's look at a student sample for "Big Brother Meets Big Mother" before you write your own.

Precis Assessment:

• You have unscrambled a precis about "Undercover Parent." 
• You wrote one about "Big Brother Meets Big Mother."
• Now it is time to write a precis based on the third article you chose to prepare for our socratic seminar. 

The rules:

1. You will write your precis today. (You can not copy one you wrote last night for practice.)
2. You can have the article on your screen to refer to. (Remember, paraphrase, don't quote the article.)
3. You can have this picture of the precis chart on your screen. 
4. All other tabs should be closed, please. 
5. I'm giving you paper (gasp). Write as neatly as you can. 

Socratic preparation: 

• Tomorrow we have a socratic seminar. 
• Be prepared to talk about the two questions on your preparation document. 
• Be sure your document is completed. 
• If you chose to do your preparation digitally make sure you bring a print out. 
• You earn TWO grades tomorrow. One for your contributions to the discussion, and one for your completed preparation document. 
• If you are absent you will have a 0 in power school until you attend (and participate in) the make up at 2:30 on 1/9/18. (The 0 is temporary. Don't panic.)

Reminders:
Check out your books on the blog
Read over break 

Reviewing Rhetorical Précis and Catch Up

Goal: Reviewing Rhetorical Précis

Agenda:
Read
Review Précis
Socratic Seminar Prep

Peer review: 

Go to https://b.socrative.com/login/student/

I will post the room code in class. 

Paste in your rhetorical précis for "Big Brother Meets Big Mother."

Revise:

Now that you have seen examples, go back to your English Journal and revise your précis for "Big Brother Meets Big Mother"

Socratic Seminar Preparation:

Continue working on the graphic organizer. 

Remember it is the only document you are allowed to use during the Socratic Seminar.

Reminders:

Be prepared to write a precis on Thursday about your third article.

Keep reading. We will be doing book reviews 1/5/18.

Visiting the Counselors

Goal: Visit the counseling office.

Agenda:
Visit the counselors
Read while you wait

• Today we will be in the counseling office. They want to be sure they meet each of you.
• Bring your book so you can read while you wait your turn.

Back in class?
If you make it back to class before the end of the period you should:

• Finish your precis about "Big Brother Meets Big Mother." We will review this on Wednesday.
• Work on your Socratic Seminar preparation.
• Finish tone activity in google classroom.
• Keep reading. 

Reminders:

Be prepared to write a precis on Thursday about your third article.

Keep reading. We will be doing book reviews 1/5/18.

Writing a Rhetorical Précis

Goal: Making a first attempt at a rhetorical précis.

Agenda: 
Read
Review Tone
Rhetorical Precis
Socratic Seminar Preparation

Reviewing Tone:

1. Go to classroom.google.com
2. Open Tone Activity Document
3. Read the excerpts with your partner. Determine whether the tone of the article is informative or persuasive.
4. Highlight evidence from the text to support your answer.
5. Complete the sentence frame.

Write your own precis: 

1. Open your English Journal.
2. Open your copy of "Big Brother Meets Big Mother." 
3. Write a rhetorical précis of "Big Brother Meets Big Mother" by Ellen Goodman in your English Journal. 
4. Just FOUR sentences. Use the one you have about Undercover Parent as a model. 

Socratic Seminar Preparation:

• On Friday 12/15 we will be having a Socratic Seminar discussion in class.
• To prepare for the discussion you need to know "Undercover Parent" and "Big Brother Meets Big Mother," and a third article very well.
• I am giving you paper to organize your thinking. You can also get a digital copy HERE, but you must bring a hard copy to class on Friday 12/15. (If you choose to use the Google Doc, you are responsible for printing it.)
• On Thursday you will be writing a rhetorical precis about your third article in class. be sure you have read it before then. 

Possible Sources for your Third Article:
SOURCE A: IS IT EVER OK FOR PARENTS TO CYBER-SPY ON THEIR KIDS?

SOURCE C: BIG MOTHER IS WATCHING YOU

SOURCE D: A PARENT'S GUIDE TO INTERNET SAFETY

SOURCE E: SEXTING TEENS CAN FACE LIFELONG CONSEQUENCES

SOURCE F: GENERATION LIKE (PBS VIDEO) 

SOURCE G: EYE ON THE CITY: DO CAMERAS REDUCE CRIME?

SOURCE H: WHEN IS IT LEGAL TO FILM PEOPLE WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION?

SOURCE I: SWEEPING AWAY A SEARCH HISTORY

SOURCE J: I'M BEING FOLLOWED: HOW GOOGLE-AND 104 OTHER COMPANIES-ARE TRACKING ME ON THE WEB

SOURCE K: IS YOUR SMARTPHONE TRACKING WHERE YOU GO?

SOURCE L: AMERICANS SHARPLY SPLIT ON PRIVACY ISSUES

Reminders: 

Friday we will be having a socratic seminar.
What are you reading over break? Make a book plan.
Tomorrow we are visiting the counselors. Make sure you have a book to read while we are there.
Thursday, rhetorical precis in class about your third article. Be ready. 

SOAPSTone

Goal: Analyzing "Big Brother Meets Big Mother" using SOAPSTone protocol

Agenda: 
Read
Complete SOAPSTone activity
Finish charting the text


SOAPSTone:

• Work with your partner to complete the SOAPSTone activity for "Big Brother Meets Big Mother." (The entry code is the current month of the year).
• Remember, I am expecting high quality, accurate answers. 
• Choose your words carefully and proofread closely. 
• Your answers are only 2-3 sentences, so you have time to make sure they are excellent. 
• Focus on Occassion, Audience and Purpose first. Then, answer the rest of the questions.
• If you finish early, finish charting the text if there are empty boxes on your chart. 

Reminders:

Keep reading. 

Look for books you need to return or donate. 

Turn in your group novel.

Charting the Text

Goals: Analysis by charting the text

Agenda: 
Read
Science project survey
Charting "Big Brother Meets Big Mother"

Complete THIS SURVEYand help a student with her science project. 

Charting "Big Brother Meets Big Mother"

• Open your copy of the article. 
• You should have 14 numbered paragraphs. 
• Work with your group to complete the SAYING and DOING columns on your chart. (Put your name on it.)
• Remember to use our list of rhetorically active verbs on the wall. 
• When you are done turn it over and remind yourself what SOAPSTone is about.
• Take notes to help you for our lesson tomorrow. Bullet points are OK.

Reminders: 

Keep reading. 

Look for books you need to return or donate. 

Turn in your group novel. 

Do something tonight that will help you do better tomorrow. 

Précis Check and a First Read

Goals: Checking in on your précis from yesterday and a first read of a

new text.

Agenda: 
Read
Check your précis
First reading of "Big Brother Meets Big Mother"

Precis Check:

• Open your English Journal.
• Do you have a précis at the top dated 12/5?
• If not how can you fix that?
• Is your précis correct? Let's check.

First read of a new text:

• I think you're going to like "Big Brother Meets Big Mother."
• It is shared with you in your Google Drive.
• Use the "Say Something" protocol with your partner.

Quick Write:

• After you finish the "Say Something" protocol, open your English Journal and write two paragraphs.
• The first paragraph is about your discussion. Include TWO interesting things that your partner said. 
• The second paragraph is your opinion about "Big Brother Meets Big Mother." What do you think about Goodman's argument?

Reminders: 

• Keep reading. 
• Look for books you need to return or donate. 
• Turn in your group novel.  

Unscrambling a Precis

Goal: Learn how to create a rhetorical précis.

Agenda:
Read
Reading Progress Update
Learn what a rhetorical precis is.
Play unscramble the précis

1. Complete your READING PROGRESS UPDATE.

2. Rhetorical Precis:
"A Rhetorical Précis, pronounced (pray-see), is a summary or abstract of a work. The Rhetorical Précis has a rigidly specific format.... It is important that you follow the format carefully. This is not an easy task. But it is a crucial step towards building critical reading ability...." (Oregonstate.edu)

Unscrambling a Precis: 

1. Use THIS LINK to get a copy of a doc with a rhetorical précis. (Do not share it.)
2. The sentences on this doc are out of order. 
3. Rearrange them until you have a correct précis. 
4. Note: Our example chart has FOUR sentences, but the précis you will unscramble has FIVE. Decide which two sentences should be combined and re-write them into one sentence. 
5. Copy and paste your CORRECTED précis into your English Journal. (You will need it as an example for writing one on your own soon.)

Reminders: 

Check out your new book if you haven't already. 

Return your group novel to the library.
Read. It is your homework. 

Charting the Text of Undercover Parent

Goal: Close analysis of Undercover Parent using the Charting the Text

strategy for the first time.

Agenda: 
Read
Learn about charting a text
Charting Undercover Parent with your group

2. Charting the Text: 

• Charting a text helps us understand the text better and shows us the structure of the argument.
• Well educated readers can separate what the author is saying from what the author is doing.
• This will not be easy at first. The struggle is worth it.

1. Open your copy of Undercover Parent in Google Drive. 
2. I'll give your group your charting organizers on paper. 
3. Work together on each section. You need to talk it out. 
4. For each section determine what the author is saying first, then what he is doing. (Do not move on to the next chunk until you have finished saying and doing for the one before it.)
5. Since you are new at this I filled in some of the boxes for you to help you figure it out. Read them. 
6. We are doing this one on paper, so if you are absent you will need to see Miss Painter for instructions and materials. 
7. Yes, you are turning this in today before you leave. Write your name and period on it. 

Reminders: 

You should return your group novel to the library.

Your homework is to read daily, even if you are "ahead."

Complete SOAPSTone and Self Evaluation

Goal: Understanding the academic language of
SOAPSTone

Agenda: 

• Read
• Finish SOAPSTone Document
• Complete Self Evaluation

Finish SOAPSTone Document:

• Work with your partner to finish answering the SOAPSTone questions.
• Make sure your names are on the document
• Make sure you answer the questions about occasion, audience, and purpose first.
• If you and your partner have answered all of the questions, review your answers to make sure you followed the expectations for short answer responses AND used the SOAPSTone term in your answer. 

Complete Self Evaluation:

• Complete this GOOGLE FORM
• Use the rubric in the form to evaluate your answers to the SOAPSTone questions. 
• While evaluating your answers, think about these questions:
• Did I really understand each term in order to identify the correct answer?
• Did I meet the expectations for short answer responses? (excluding text evidence)

Reminders:

• Check out your independent reading books on the blog.
• Continue reading at home.