E3H – Monday, April 3rd, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell ringer paper,  another piece of paper, BYOT

Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.RI.3.7: Evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats

Bell-ringer: Copy this definition: credible: capable of being believed; believable: a crediblestatement. worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy: a credible witness.

Assignment: 

1. First: review the information on this website: https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/10/02/skills-and-strategies-fake-news-vs-real-news-determining-the-reliability-of-sources/
   • Answer in a paragraph: How do you know if a news source is credible?
2. Form an argument: We will have a mini debate today.
   • topic: Fake news is a big problem in our society. Why or why not?
     • If your desk resides on the cabinet side of the room, your position is that fake news is a problem.
     • If your desk resides on the window side of the room, your position is that fake news is not a problem.
     • Each person must have one real life example to back up their argument!
     • Sum up your argument in a paragraph.
3. You are turning in a paper with two paragraphs on it:
   1. Answer in a paragraph: How do you know if a news source is credible?
   2. Fake news is a big problem in our society. Why or why not? Sum up your argument in a paragraph.

CW – Monday, April 3rd, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, journal/paper, Comics Key Features Packet, “The Veil” from Persepolis, a piece of paper.

Daily Objective: to understand the building blocks of comics as a narrative form.

Bell-ringer: Ode to Dinner: Write an ode to one of your favorite foods that personifies and addresses the dish as “you.” Explore the senses—flavors, smells, sounds, textures, colors—that are stirred from these memories of meals.

1. Assignment: Commenting on Comics
   • Read the front and back of the first page of Key Features
   • Read “The Veil,” paying attention to those key features.
     • I know it looks like it’s about religion, but this graphic novel is a memoir and a cultural criticism.
   • Write: List the 11 key features on your paper. Describe how each is used. Write at least one sentence per feature.
   • Discuss: tomorrow we will discuss “The Veil” and its key features.
2. Homework: find a graphic novel to read in class. You can get one from one of your teachers, the media center, or the public library. Or if you already have one, bring it in. We will be using these later this week. Make sure you have it in class on Wednesday.

E3 – Monday, April 3rd, 2017

Supplies: pen or pencil, bell ringer paper, another piece of paper, HMH textbook, photo essay packet

Daily Objective: Consider how American law has been influenced by literature and investigative journalism.

Bell-ringer: Write the one word answer for each question.

1. What  was / were  the weather like in Alaska?

2. I didn’t buy those jeans because they  was / were  too expensive.

3.  Was / Were  you happy to see him?

4.  If I was / were  the teacher I would give twice as much homework.

5.  Was / Were the puppy already fed?

Assignment: 

1. HMH p. 359 – read “Food Product Design” from Fast Food Nation. Answer:
   • p. 369 – The questions in the top box, “Determine Author’s Purpose”
   • p. 368 – Collaborative Discussion. Write a paragraph to answer.
   • p. 370 – Analyzing the Text questions #1-7
   • This is due at the end of class on Wednesday.

Summative: Photo Essay: Using at least five photos, you are investigating and explaining a concept of your choice.

• Concept/thesis statement – due last Friday 3/31
• Planning packet – due Tuesday 4/4
• Photo Essays due Friday 4/7.
  • Must have a title slide that includes your thesis statement.
  • Must include a conclusion slide.
  • Must contain five or more photos.
  • Each photo must be your own work. Photos from the internet will not earn you credit.
  • Each photo needs a description of at least twenty of your own words. No plagiarism!
  • The method of delivery is up to you.
    • Example options: slide show, poster, snapchat-style story, etc.