Tuesday, December 11th

Tuesday, December 11th

Do Now:  Use It or Lose It: Answer #1-5 in your writer's notebook.

Activating Strategy: Nickel and Dimed
As I read a brief excerpt, listen closely for details to help you form an opinion response to the following prompt:
How does managers' scrutiny -- "time theft" crackdowns and drug testing -- affect workers' morale? How can American companies make the workplace environment safe and efficient without treating employees like suspected criminals?
Think, Write, Pair, Share

Guided Practice: Literature Circle Roles
Listen as I describe the different job functions of the literature circle roles. Take note of which one seems most appealing to you. Think about your skills and talents when deciding which role you would perform best.

Independent Practice: Review the role binders. Review the job functions and rate how you would perform this role. Decide which role you would like and petition for this role to your team.

Continue reading your novel. If you are finished reading, begin on your first task in your assigned role.

Summary: In a $2 summary (20 words or less) explain the importance of your assigned role. Why will this role be a crucial element in examining and analyzing your novel?
Sentence Starters:
My job as _________________________ is important, because......
Some of the duties I must perform as the group's _________________ are........
In order to perform this role well, I will need to __________________________
Some places I can find secondary sources to go along with the subject matter of my novel are ______________________