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“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” ~Jimi Hendrix

2/27/2017

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Slideshow for today 

Please sit with your group and take out all of your supplies for your 3rd grade interview and place them on your desk. 

-recording devices, camera
-LESSON PLAN PRINTED for EACH group member
-games that you are bringing/any gifts
-notebook/pens
-art supplies
-cardstock from Carol
-any extra paper

After all of this is out on your table, please take out your independent reading book and read.

12:20pm-12:55pm: Prepare for 3rd grade interview/work time/feedback time
1-2pm: 3rd Grade interview/art making
2-2:25pm: Turn in your 3rd grade collaborative art piece!!! Make sure ALL of your names are on it (including your 3rd graders' names)

Work time for the project:

Adult puzzle sketch/ideas
Lantern for Brookdale resident
1-2 minute performance
​Analytical essay
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“Where there is love there is life.” ~Mahatma Gandhi

2/27/2017

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Please sit with your group.

Thinking Tracker:
1. If you had to list 3 things (traits/characteristics/behaviors) you wanted in a group member, what would they be?

2. How are you feeling about your group’s progress on the project (lantern, 3rd grade lesson, adult puzzle)? List the things you still have to do and put them in order of priority.

When you are finished, please take out your independent reading book and read silently.

Analytical Essay (End of your Packet) Overview:
First draft due Wednesday, March 1st. (Shared with Carol)
Final Draft due Friday, March 3rd. (Printed and turned in to inbox)

In MLA format: Check out a sample paper here

5 paragraphs at minimum:
1) hook, intro to literature, thesis, road map
2) claim, data, commentary
3) claim, data, commentary
4) claim, data, commentary
5) re-state thesis, explain why the argument matters beyond this text (what is the larger meaning)

On the back of your thinking tracker, complete these questions and generate thesis statements:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mNxWhBFk74kL-CYQ7LkOLaow9YEsbDQhnozdqskwl3g/edit?usp=sharing

Love Lantern Template- Panels
Love Lantern Template- Top/Bottom

TRACKER FOR LANTERNS OF LOVE EXHIBITION PIECES

Continue on the following:
Adult Interview Prep/Scheduling
3rd Grade Class Lesson Planning

Homework:
Romeo & Juliet Homework Packet: Essay due WEDNESDAY
Finish Adult interview/Confirm adult interview/Finish 3rd grade lesson planning

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“A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.” ~Kurt Vonnegut

2/23/2017

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Turn in your R&J Packet to the inbox now.

Please sit with your group and have all of your materials for Brookdale with you!

-All of your panels/designs from each member of your group for presentation
-Camera

-Recording device
-Notebooks/Pens
-Item that one group member will share
-Any extra items you are bringing to your resident (gifts, games, etc.) 

When you are finished, please take out your independent reading book and read silently.

Analytical Essay (End of your Packet) Overview:
First draft due Wednesday, March 1st. Final Draft due Friday, March 3rd. 

5 paragraphs at minimum:
1) hook, intro to lit, thesis, road map
2) claim, data, commentary
3) claim, data, commentary
4) claim, data, commentary
5) re-state thesis, explain why the argument matters beyond this text (what is the larger meaning)

TRACKER FOR LANTERNS OF LOVE EXHIBITION PIECES

Continue on the following:
Adult Interview Prep/Scheduling
3rd Grade Class Lesson Planning

Homework:
Romeo & Juliet Homework Packet: Essay due WEDNESDAY
Finish Adult interview/Confirm adult interview/Finish 3rd grade lesson planning
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“Where there is not community, trust, respect, ethical behavior are difficult for the young to learn and for the old to maintain.” ~Robert K. Greenleaf

2/22/2017

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Please sit with your group and have all of your materials for Brookdale with you!
-Camera
-Recording device
-Notebooks/Pens
-Item that one group member will share
-Prep for Brookdale printed out for EVERY group member
-Any extra items you are bringing to your resident (gifts, games, etc.) 

When you are finished, please take out your independent reading book and read silently.

Analytical Essay (End of your Packet) Overview: First draft Due February 27th, 2017
5 paragraphs at minimum:
1) hook, intro to lit, thesis, road map
2) claim, data, commentary
3) claim, data, commentary
4) claim, data, commentary
5) re-state thesis, explain why the argument matters beyond this text (what is the larger meaning)


Continue on the following:
Adult Interview Prep/Scheduling
3rd Grade Class Lesson Planning

Homework:
Romeo & Juliet Homework Packet: DUE FRIDAY, Essay due MONDAY
Bring sketches/ideas for your lantern for your resident
Bring item to share with your resident
Bring follow up questions/an activity to share with your resident
Continue prep for Adult interview/Confirm adult interview/Finish 3rd grade lesson planning
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“There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment.” ~Sarah Dessen

2/21/2017

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Sit with just YOUR group at a table. Please get a computer and log in.
​

R&J Quiz #3

Thinking Tracker:

1. Student Generated Question: What is a special talent you have? When did you learn it? How old were you? Do you still do this today? When/where?

2. Teacher Generated Question: How are you feeling about your Brookdale interview? Are you prepared? How is your group working together? 

When you are finished, please take out your independent reading book and read silently.

Analytical Essay (End of your Packet) Overview: Due February 24th, 2017
5 paragraphs at minimum:
1) hook, intro to lit, thesis, road map
2) claim, data, commentary
3) claim, data, commentary
4) claim, data, commentary
5) re-state thesis, explain why the argument matters beyond this text (what is the larger meaning)


​30 minutes: Anthropology (Arranged Marriage)
Link to Article

30 minutes: Romeo & Juliet p. 265-287

45 minutes: Worktime
Adult Interview Prep/Scheduling
Brookdale Prep
3rd Grade Class Lesson Planning

Homework:
Romeo & Juliet Homework Packet: DUE February 24th, 2017
Read to Page 287 of R&J for HW! 
Finish prep for Brookdale/Continue prep for Adult interview/Confirm adult interview
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"You don't love someone because they're perfect, you love them in spite of the fact that they're not." ~Jodi Picoult

2/20/2017

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Thinking Tracker:
1. Student Generated Question: If you became rich, what is the first thing you would buy? 

2. Teacher Generated Question: How do you think the concept of "love" is interpreted by different age groups? What do you think a 3rd grader thinks of when he/she hears the word "love"? A high schooler? A college student? An adult? A senior citizen?

When you are finished, please take out your independent reading book and read silently.

1 hour: Anthropology (Arranged Marriage)

45 minutes: Worktime
Adult Interview Prep/Scheduling
Brookdale Prep
3rd Grade Class Lesson Planning

Homework:
Romeo & Juliet Homework Packet: DUE February 24th, 2017
Read to Page 265 of R&J for HW! 
Finish prep for Brookdale/Continue prep for Adult interview/Confirm adult interview


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“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” ~William Shakespeare

2/15/2017

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Reminders:
Do Something with We Happen Group (Independent)- Due by May 1st, 2017
Challenge Options: Romeo & Juliet (Due March 9th, 2017)
Independent Reading for Semester 2

5 minutes:
R&J Quiz #2

5 minutes:
Write an Anything Letter!

After you finish your quiz and your thinking tracker, take out your independent reading book and silently read.

Announcement: Interview with the adult couple is DUE on February 27th. You should have sound/video/photo evidence of the interview, notes from the interview, and your interviewees should email me the post-interview sheet. If you are NOT interviewing someone on the list, you must give their contact information to Carol by this coming Tuesday so she can send all the information about the project and the expectations for the interview!

20 minutes: Reading Romeo & Juliet with Carol
30 minutes: Preparing for Brookdale Visit/Adult Interviews

Lanterns of Love Description
Lanterns of Love Grouping
​Romeo & Juliet Homework Packet: DUE February 24th, 2017

Homework:
​Romeo & Juliet Homework Packet: DUE February 24th, 2017
Read to Page 181 of R&J for HW! 
Figure out who you will interview for the adult couple! 
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“When someone loves you, the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable.” ~Jess C. Scott

2/14/2017

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Reminders:
Do Something with We Happen Group (Independent)- Due by May 1st, 2017
Challenge Options: Romeo & Juliet (Due March 9th, 2017)
Independent Reading for Semester 2:

5 minutes:
R&J Quiz #1

5 minutes:
Student Generated Question: What is your favorite hobby and why?

Teacher Generated Question: What is something you observe in our High Tech High Community that might be different from a traditional high school community? Practice that cultural anthropological thinking! 


After you finish your quiz and your thinking tracker, take out your independent reading book and silently read.

(1 Hour) Reading Romeo & Juliet with Carol

Ms. Johnson~ Introduction to How Cultural Anthropologists Prepare
Carol~ Preparing for Brookdale Visit/Adult Interviews
1. Duplicate the document
2. Share it with Carol and Maggie
3. Fill it out with your team. When we go into the revision history, we should see that EACH group member typed and contributed! 

Lanterns of Love Description
Lanterns of Love Grouping
​Romeo & Juliet Homework Packet: DUE February 24th, 2017

Homework:
DP Update: DP Update Guide: This Guide, Turn in 
here by 11pm TONIGHT! HERE! 
​Romeo & Juliet Homework Packet: DUE February 24th, 2017
Complete and turn in (share the google doc with Carol & Maggie) your plan for the Brookdale Visit #1: 
Preparing for Brookdale Visit/Adult Interviews
Read to Page 120 of R&J for HW! 
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“We accept the love we think we deserve.” ~Stephen Chbosky

2/13/2017

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Reminders:
Do Something with We Happen Group (Independent)- Due by May 1st, 2017
Challenge Options: Romeo & Juliet (Due March 9th, 2017)

Independent Reading for Semester 2:
​Fill in first two boxes (book/author) & date started by TODAY!

5 minutes:
Put your independent reading book on your desk for points! 

Student Generated Question: What is a serious life goal of yours? Why? 

Teacher Generated Question: Who are some people or places or things that you love? List as many as you possibly can and explain your love for each as elaborately as possible within the time constraint! What does "love" mean to you? What's "puppy love" and how is it different from "real love" if you think it is? How often do you use the word "love"? Does it mean a lot when you use it often? 

Project Launch:
25 minutes:
Lanterns of Love Description

Lanterns of Love Grouping
​Romeo & Juliet Homework Packet: DUE February 24th, 2017

(45 minutes) Reading Romeo & Juliet with Carol

(45 minutes) Anthropology Introduction with Ms. Johnson

Homework:
DP Update: DP Update Guide: This Guide, Turn in 
here by 11pm on Wednesday! HERE! 
​Romeo & Juliet Homework Packet: DUE February 24th, 2017
Read to Page 60 of R&J for HW! 

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“It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.” ~Erma Bombeck

2/12/2017

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Hour #1:
New Seating Chart on the tables! Sit with your assigned table!

(5 Minutes)
Thinking Tracker #3:
Student Generated Question: What is your favorite Schwartz quote? 

Teacher Generated Question: Think back to the Living North County project. Did you interview someone? If so, how did that interview go? How long was it? What kind of questions did you ask? How did it feel? How do you think your interviewee felt? If you didn't interview someone: How can you hold a conversation with a stranger? Do you think you could talk with someone for 1 hour without interruption (from technology/cell phones, etc)? What about 2 hours?

(5 minutes)
Share out answers

(25 minutes)
The next project has its own themes, but the heart of the project is having meaningful conversations with a variety of people. What makes a conversation meaningful? How can you make a conversation meaningful?

"Empathize" is one of the steps in Design Thinking (that you're learning in Engineering)
Empathy can be cultivated and built through our interactions with one another

(5 minutes)
Task #3:
What do you know about empathy already?
If you're not sure, is it hard or easy for you to imagine yourself in another person's situation? Why?

(5 minutes)
Video about Empathy

(10 minutes)
Empathy Discussion

(5 minutes)
Reminders:
Do Something with We Happen Group (Independent)- Due by May 1st, 2017
Challenge Options: Romeo & Juliet (Due March 9th, 2017)
Independent Reading for Semester 2

Task #3 Continued:
Jot down notes as you watch the video or right after the video.

Hour #2:
(20 minutes) Collaboration Scoring

(37 minutes)
Grab a computer!
DP Update Due WEDNESDAY by 11pm! 
**Roller Coasters & Revolutions
1. Create a Roller Coasters & Revolutions tab underneath the Humanities tab, Physics tab, & Engineering tab
2. Follow this guide to do your Roller Coasters & Revolutions Project Reflection on your DP: This Guide
3. Turn in your DP Update here by 11pm on Wednesday! HERE!

(2 minutes)
Reading Romeo & Juliet- Bring it tomorrow!
Online version available here

Turn in your thinking tracker/task sheet!!!

Homework:
Bring Romeo & Juliet to class tomorrow
Continue working on DP update
​Bring Independent Reading Book

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