May 6th, 2013

5/6/13

In Class:
Journal--  Free-write using the following quote as a jumping-off point: “One day, I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” - Jack Kerouac

GMX--  Run-ons, Comma Splices, Fragments, and Complete Sentences
Distributed study guide for GMX quiz next class:

Briefly reviewed the ideas behind Bloom's Taxonomy and their relationship to summary: without a strong base of knowledge and comprehension, the scope and stability of higher levels of cognition are narrow and weak. Therefore, the use of synopsis as a critical reader can be very useful. (See handout "Writing a Summary.")

Synopsis: a condensed version of a text (summary) that also reflects personal interpretation.

To apply the practice of synopsis, students will write a one-paragraph synopsis of "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin.

Introduced and discussed final project (see separate post for assignment sheet). If you missed class, you MUST check in with Shane. You will not earn credit for Elements of Language Arts if you do not submit a final project.

Students worked independently-- "The Big Elements of L.A. To-Do List"
- Study for GMX quiz on 5.8.13.
- Read "A Wind from the North" by Bill Capossere for TW #5 on 5.8.13.
- Write a one-paragraph synopsis of "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin.
- Begin reading for final project.
- Complete and submit any missing work.

Exit Ticket: Identify one song as the soundtrack to your past weekend.

Homework:
Study for GMX quiz on 5.8.13.
Read "A Wind from the North" by Bill Capossere for TW #5 on 5.8.13.
Write a one-paragraph synopsis of "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin.
Begin reading for final project.
Complete and submit any missing work.