Needless to say, I have been very disappointed with the quality of work that has been done in our class concerning our project related work - both the book projects and the expectations for your WRG. I appreciate that many of you were listening attentively in class and I know I will see many of you chose to make the right decisions from now on.
Please know that I only expect the best you can give - but many of you are working below your capabilities. Your grades will begin reflecting this. Only those who go above and beyond average work will finish this semester with a B or an A. You must advocate for yourself and you must do your work for YOU.
If you are concerned or feel that I can be more clear or help you in anyway - please do not hesitate to come and speak with me. I am quick to assist those who advocate for themselves. This is the same message that you have gotten from me since day one. My expectations of you, if anything, have increased because I know what you are capable of. Not coming to class with what is expected is a no-go. If I suggest it, then you most likely need it.
Use the upcoming break to reflect and make changes. We will have five more weeks remaining before the semester ends. Your efforts will be rewarded accurately.
For Friday 12/9
Do Now -WRG Reflection - You will do this on a separate piece of paper tmrw and it will be your exit slip. I will also use this to assess your final publishable piece next week.
TAM Q's for Act III are due. You may write your answers on the handout.
Have your annotations, voter track records, and any notes you took.
We will review the Q's in class
We will prep for our upcoming TAM test next week - Jeopardy Style
Make sure you have signed up for goodreads @ goodreads.com
Next Week:
Character/Juror Mind Mirror Activity - Monday
Socratic Seminar - Test Review - Tuesday (Come prepared....see below)
Goodreads Book sign up/Have your book IN class on Weds.
TAM Test - Wednesday or Thursday (TBD)
WRG - Wednesday or Thursday (TBD)
Author's Chair Friday - Your final publishable piece will be due. Include all rough drafts to show how your piece how improved and the changes you have made.
* Also make sure your review (following the example I gave you) is uploaded to goodreads.
Here are the essential questions that we will discuss in depth on Tuesday for our Socratic. You want to explore these in advance. Take notes and have evidence with you on Tuesday.
Essential Questions:
1. How does conflict lead to change?
2. What happens when basic human rights are denied to a group of people?
3. How will I stand up for what I value/believe?
4. How do I handle others' points of view?
5. How do I determine when taking social action is appropriate?
6. Does the end ever justify the means?
7. How does one stand up for what is “right” even in the face of opposition?
8. Why did Reginald Rose feel compelled to expose the potential for injustice among the jury?
9. Why did the author choose not to name the jurors?
10. What role does judgment play in the outcome of the story?
11. Why do some people need to be forced to recognize their own vices to treat others fairly?
12. How can the reader determine if justice has been served?
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Samakosky
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