Day 8

Do Now: Share an intriguing or confusing idea from Kaplan's essay with your group.

Today's Learning Target:

I will be able to contribute to a student-led discussion that challenges my understanding of O'Brien's fiction or Kaplan's essay.
I will know that I have hit the learning target when...
-I can explain one different perspective I gained about either the story or essay.
-I can describe one way that my peers helped me better understand the story or essay.

Agenda:

1. Socratic Seminar
2. Reflection
3. Exit Ticket: What is a compelling question/idea that you're still thinking about?

HW: Look over your PS1 journal entries and make an informal list of two or three possible topics you could explore further.

Coming up...

-introduction to critical theory
-drafting Thesis Paper 1
-college essay work