Tuesday, January 14, 2014

January 13th, 2014

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In Class:
Journal--  What does it mean to be a “reader” or “writer?” Do you consider yourself either (or both)? What contexts in life would you need to know how to read and/or write? 


Discussed this course's focus on communication and the power of words. Screen two videos on the theme of “The Power of Words”:     Video 1
   Video 2
Discussed the purpose of bettering our literacy (reading, writing, speaking, & listening) for social change and growth.



Reviewed syllabus and class expectations.


Introduced GMX Workbooks and explained assignment.


Introduced Timed Writing assignment and first reading, "The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me" by Sherman Alexie.


Assigned "Reading is Fundamental" by Jeffrey Heffron and guided notes.


Exit ticket: If I do one thing to be successful this block, it will be...


Homework:
Complete "Reading is Fundamental" guided notes.
Choose a book to read.
Read "The Joy of Reading and Writing" by Wednesday.

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