Oct. Week 1

Read the following: 

• Indian Camp - Ernest Hemingway (Finca Vigia Edition)
• The End of Something - Ernest Hemingway
• Three Day Blow - Ernest Hemingway

Write:

• 1 response paper on any of the short stories (due 10/05)

Note: All the readings can be found under Assigned Readings/Short Stories & Plays as well as BLACKBOARD  I think  you will enjoy the stories. We will have plenty to discuss next time we meet. 

9/24

Read: School As Inquiry by Steven Wolk
Write: 1 pg Response

9/17

Group Assignment:  Read "Pedagogy of Poverty Versus Good Teaching" - Martin Haberman

Presentation: 5-10 min max 

Begin to critically analyze the text (construct/build meaning). 

You are not summarizing the essay to present. 

Pick something specific within the article that you wish to discuss as a group.  

You have the autonomy of presenting anyway you want

Medium:

• If you are using multi-media, please bring device to use in class that can be used with projector(ex. laptop computer)
• If using power point, save in USB drive
• If using YouTube, keep to minimal (1-2 min tops)
• If handing out material, please make sufficient copies

Rubric:

• Everyone must participate
• I will be providing FEEDBACK for each individual group
• ORIGINALITY of presentation will be taken into account
• Style and effective rhetorical  and oral presentation will be taken into account.
• Use your grammar and vocabulary skills effectively. Don't be embarrassed to sound smart!
• Looking for thoughtful ANALYSIS and interpretations of the TEXT (Article) 

9/10

Define: Pedagogy / Socioeconomic / sociocultural


Answer the following and turn in as "Haberman Response"

1. What’s the first thing you thought about when you read the title "Pedagogy of Poverty Versus Good Teaching?

2. What is Pedagogy of Poverty according to Haberman?

3. Elaborate on: Authoritarian and directive nature of the pedagogy of poverty is deceptive about who really is in charge READ 3^rd Column on page 292

- Interpret reading and provide analysis

9/7

Key Terms: metacognition / objective / subjective

Do you agree with Diaz, that everything in high school English was a lie?

Elaborate on specific things discussed in the essay:

- standardize testing 

- objective vs subjective writing 

- 5 paragraph paper

- how are the things you’re doing in class different than your H.S English class?

9/5

Read: Kelsey Diaz Seven Ways High School Prepares You For Failure (Assigned Readings/Articles)
Take notes and be prepared to discuss in class

Note: I will not be meeting with you Monday due to STC Labor Day. Meet with your assigned teacher for the day.