Thursday,+August+19

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 * [[image:inquiry2.png width="361" height="248" align="left"]]Today's Learning Goal: toc


 * 1) Define //inquiry//; explain what it means to live a life of inquiry, and traits a student would exhibit.
 * 2) Understand class rules for handling laptops, and become familiar with class supplies.


 * Today's Activities: **

[[image:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2612221945_808959fa41_s.jpg align="left" link="@http://www.flickr.com/photos/53692998@N00/2612221945"]]1. Bell Ringer: Analyze Image (8 minutes)
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 * What //diction// and //details// do you see? What do they mean?
 * Record details in journal independently first.
 * Next, discuss with group.
 * Share with whole class.

2. Choral Reading (2 minutes)

 * eee Edict
 * Girls read purple; boys read green.

3. Get computers (5 minutes)

 * Card at your desk has your number.
 * Put your card in the box on back counter. You'll keep your usernames and passwords on card in case you forget. The card STAYS in the classroom.
 * Begin working on next activity with your group.

4. Define //Inquiry// and //Substantive// (15 minutes)

 * Work within your group to define inquiry.
 * Create a Wordle to explain the full denotation and connotation of the word.
 * Publish your Wordle and share the link.

Note: Links to the tools we use often are in the sidebar of this wiki. You should see a link to Wordle and Wordnik, a good place to start defining //inquiry//.

5. Read Aloud (30 minutes)

 * "Talk Deeply, Be Happy?" (The //NY Times// article)
 * Discuss article with group
 * What point is author making?
 * Do you agree/ disagree? Why?
 * **How does this relate to //inquiry//? To //substantive//?**
 * With your group:
 * Brainstorm the traits/characteristics a student driven by deep inquiry would exhibit.
 * On BIG PAPER, create a visual to present your ideas. You may write words, draw--do whatever you like.
 * Supplies are at the back of room on counter: Help yourself to BIG PAPER and scissors and glue and markers--whatever supplies you need.

6. Explain Homework (5 minutes)

 * Read blog post and cast your ballot.

7. Take care of school stuff (25 minutes)

 * Explain forms needing signing.
 * Supplies
 * Notebook Organization
 * Reading Journal
 * Writing Journal
 * Vocabulary
 * Projects
 * Practice Exams