Sept.+17-Sept.+21


 * Monday, Sept. 17**
 * Big Question
 * How does your culture define you?
 * Discussl/brainstorm
 * gender
 * religion/beliefs
 * age
 * family
 * clothing/hygiene
 * activities
 * ethnicity
 * traditions
 * "I Believe" essay
 * conference with students


 * Tuesday, Sept. 18**
 * Read novel ch. 1-5 for Friday
 * generate 5 discussion questions based on your reading or the "Big Question"
 * Work on/finish "I Believe" essay


 * Wednesday, Sept. 19 (delayed start day)**
 * Writing into the day
 * Tell as much as you can about your grandparents or great-grandparents. Which ones are still living? What are they like? What can you find out about the grandparents you never knew?
 * Read ch. 1 - 5 novel choice
 * Finish "I Believe" essay


 * Thursday, Sept. 20**
 * Leadership lesson # 2 (see home page)
 * Respond - What does it mean to "Do What You Say You Will Do"? Give an example.
 * Novel choice reading time
 * be prepared for Friday with first 5 chapters and 5 questions.


 * Friday, Sept 21**
 * Create inquiry groups
 * Socratic discussion
 * discuss ch. 1-5 using the 5 questions
 * SSR
 * Homework for Monday
 * Find out about your birth and your first few years