Monday: LABOR DAY
Tuesday: Socratic Seminar Prep
Objectives: Prepare for Socratic Seminar discussion of views on the concept of “AMERICA” and its implications on American Identity
AGENDA: 1.) Interactive Notebook Rubric & Set Up 2.) Summer Reading Inquiry Project: Task 1 Due Friday 3.) Socratic Seminar #1 Preparation
HANDOUTS:Interactive Notebook Rubric & Set Up , Summer Reading Inquiry Project: Task 1 Instructions, Socratic Seminar Question Stems
Wednesday: Socratic Seminar #1
Objective : Gain a deeper understanding of framework of themes in the American literary canon by participating in a Socratic Seminar discussion.
AGENDA: 1.) Review of Roles 2.) Discussion session 1 & 2 3.) Socratic Seminar Evaluation
HANDOUTS: Socratic Seminar Evaluation Form
Thursday: Writing Anchor Analysis
Objective: After analyzing anchor essays, students will self-evaluate pre-assessment essay and set writing goals for the year.
AGENDA: 1.) “Good” Writing v. “Great” Writing 2.) Anchor Essay Analysis 3.) Essay Self-Evaluation
HANDOUTS: Anchor Calibrations
Friday: Writing Self-Analysis & Novel Response
Objective: After analyzing anchor essays, students will self-evaluate pre-assessment essay and set writing goals for the year.
AGENDA: 1.) Review Score Definitions 2.) Self-Assess Pre-Assessment Essay 3. Summer Reading Response Paper Instruction
HANDOUTS: Summer Novel Reader Response