Today in Class: December 1, 2015
B1
- Achieve 3000 articles and activities: "Families to Learn About Loved Ones" and "Global Conflicts: Teens Save a Hero's Story"
- Announcements:
- Late work cut-off December 11: assignments less than a month old only
- Final exam study guide posted to My Big Campus and blog
- Final exam 20% of final grade, Friday 12/18
B3
- Historical Background: Civil War Era
- Essential Questions Across Time video
- Read and discuss as class: "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
- Frederick Douglass background information
- Announcements:
- Late work cut-off December 11: assignments less than a month old only
- Final exam study guide posted to My Big Campus and blog
- Final exam 20% of final grade, Thursday 12/17
B4
- What are the characteristics of a good play?
- This week: In a group of 3-4, write and prepare to perform a 5 minute long play. You'll turn scripts in at the end of class Thursday.
- Next Tuesday, you'll have about 30 minutes to prepare, then each group will perform their play! Feel free to bring in props and costumes.
- Each group member must have a recurring speaking role in your play (more than just one line).
- Announcements:
- Late work cut-off December 11: assignments less than a month old only
- Final exam 20% of final grade, Thursday 12/17
