Journal Response Due Monday

Hi, all! Your journal question look familiar:

What are the costs and benefits of conformity or noncomformity to a peer group? How do we measure these costs and benefits? Be sure to use details from the text to support your response.

Your journal response is your personal opinion, but what would you say if you had to wear another "hat?"

Who are some people, professionals, etc. who might be interested in answering this question?

Monday's HW

For Tuesday: Complete Journal Response #2
For Wednesday: Complete Chapters 7 and 8

I'm aiming to complete the novel and watch the movie on Monday, February 3.

Creating Human Hypermedia Webs

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Groups of four: A quote, followed by major themes, concepts, issues, perspectives it relates to:

In the center of the web, insert the quote that represents a change.

Then ask: what is challenged or brought into question as a result of this change, even if it’s in a small way.  What are some possible concepts we might consider? Brainstorm.

Journal Response #2

Response Journal #2: Analyze the theme of impermanence or change in chapters 5 and 6. How does the poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay" relate personally to Johnny and Pony. Also discuss how it applies to their lives and the lives of the rest of the Greasers.

Chapters 5 and 6

Read the poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay" on page 77 and in your journals, provide a line by line interpretation of the poem.


"All Things Must Pass" by George Harrison



Task: Find examples of change within these two chapters. This can be change in how characters think or how you think about the characters

Unreliable Narrators

Term: 

unreliable narrator: a narrator who, intentionally or unintentionally, fails to provide an accurate report of events or situations and whose credibility is therefore compromised.


Do you think Poneyboy is an unreliable narrator? Why or why not?

Hot Seat-Bob and Johnny

Just some reminders:

The framework: Johnny has just murdered Bob, but we are part of an alternate universe and these characters have come face to face.

Brainstorm some questions that Johnny might have for Bob and Bob for Johnny.

1. We're looking for upper level questions--one's that require more thinking and inferring (think and search, author and me, and on my own)

2. I encourage you to ask questions in role, as either Johnny or Bob

Chapters 3 and 4

Chapters 3 and 4: Point of view Activity

Consider these two chapters from the point of view of either Bob or Johnny.  Rewrite the scene in the park in first person, present tense, as either of these two characters.  Think about what might be going through their minds as the scene unfolds.  Both are thinking about more than just the violence that gets played out in the park. Are they thinking about their friends?  Their families?  The other social group?  What are their emotions throughout the scene?

Complete for HW if you're not finished.

For Friday complete chapters 5 and 6

How to Write A Journal Entry (you should already have this)

You've already seen this, but here it is again to remind you of my expectations for journal responses.

Journal Entries

You don’t learn to read, to learn to read. You learn to read, so you can eventually read to learn. You’re at the age where you need to realize that reading is more than just comprehending the written word—it’s also about comprehending the world around you. Bombshell:  stories are written by people, and most of those people could care less if you, while reading their story, couldn’t figure out the meaning of “insipid” on page 47, paragraph 2. What matters most is your experience with the story-world, and how it can impact the way you see the real world. This is where journal writing comes into play!

While there aren’t necessarily “rules” for how you set up a journal entry, it’s still absolutely important to realize the purpose of this exercise: to make intelligent and insightful connections from life to literature, and consequently, from  literature to life. This transaction allows us to not only understand what we read, but it helps us develop new ideas. Consequently, we become more aware, thoughtful, and empathetic people.

**Your journal is NOT a place to summarize stories. Rather, you will use the stories to support your thoughts on specific issues brought up in the prompts, or an issue of your own choosing (if given the option)

What a good journal entry looks like

Besides incorporating clear connections to the text we’re reading and how it specifically relates to a prompt or issue, here are a few tips on writing a good journal entry. Please note, not ALL items need to be addressed within a single entry:

1. A good journal entry connects the issue at hand to personal experiences. Hypothetical examples or real-life examples (anecdotes) are shared to illustrate ideas.

2.  A good journal entry often makes connections to other stories

3. A good journal entry will often raise rhetorical questions about the issue at hand.

4. A good journal entry often references real-world events (current events, history, etc.) or pop culture (films, music, icons) to help form your response to a prompt.

5. A good journal entry takes a tone of questioning and suggesting, instead of stating or proclaiming the Almighty Truth.

***All journals should be typed and 3/4 of a page to 1 page, double-spaced (270-320 words)

How you will be graded:

A/A- work: Journal entries show evidence of critical thinking on a specific issue. Entries reference the text clearly, effectively, and accurately to make valid points. Journals are the appropriate length.

B/B- work: Journal entries have solid thoughts, but slightly inconsistent with the level of depth and insight. Entries relate back to text with effect, but there may be a lack of detail or a possible misunderstanding of some of the concepts. Journals are the appropriate length

C/C- work: Journal entries will make an attempt at responding to an issue, but the writing appears to be bland, random, or lacking detail. Stories are given mention, but you don’t go into much detail. Some language difficulties present. Journal length is questionable.

D/D- work: Journal entries generally seem rushed, highly random, and rarely relate back to the stories. Language is difficult to comprehend at times. Journal entries are missing and/or generally under the word requirement.

F work:  Entries are not completed.

The Outsiders Journal response #1

THE OUTSIDERS: Journal Response #1(focus on chapters 1-3)

In what ways does Ponyboy’s peer group seem to help him? In what ways does it hinder him? Can you relate your peer relationship experiences to Ponyboy’s? Is there a common ground with the way you feel about your peer groups? If not, explain what is different.

The Outsiders Day 1

GUIDING QUESTIONS:

1. What are the costs and benefits of conformity or noncomformity to a peer group? How do we measure these costs and benefits?

2. How does a person's relationship with his/her peers affect the kind of person she/he will become?



AGENDA:

1. Opinionaire

2.  Journal: With what social group does Ponyboy identify himself from the first paragraph of the book?  How is he like the others in his group?  How is he different from his peer group?




3. Who are the other people in Ponyboy's social group? Describe them.

“I’ll tell you something, Ponyboy, and it may come as a surprise. We have troubles you never even heard of. You want to know something?” Things are rough all over”- Cherry Valance (34-35).

Early on the story deals with social groups and how we define our membership to one group or another. One of the ways is through class. Consider the definition of classism:

*Classism: The unfair treatment of people because of their social or economic class.

Read the article about “Affluenza” and consider the above quote. What does Cherry mean by “things are rough all over?” 

 

The Outsiders

HW: Please have read up to page 36 by Thursday (the start of Chapter 3)

Mid Term- Short response practice

4th grade short response

8th grade short response