AQotWF and Multiple Intelligences

TURN IN SIGNED SYLLABUS TO MAILBOX!

Starter 3

1. In chapter 1 of AQotWF, the men all use the toilet together in a field for HOURS (pages 8-9).  What is the author trying to say about the experience of war by describing this event?  Look closely at the text!
2. What do you notice so far about Remarque's writing style?  What stands out to you about how he writes?

TURN IN STARTERS 1-3.  If handwritten, staple together and put in the mailbox.  If typed, email to lori.fisher@animashighschool.com.

Multiple Intelligences

Watch the following videos, and think about, What does it mean to be smart?

• Millionaire Fail:  What happens here?  What does it mean to be smart?  Does this video mean the woman in the 
• What does it mean to be smart?  What are your reactions to this video?  Do you think IQ has a big influence on your life?
• History of Multiple Intelligences  

Now, take the quiz online!  Multiple Intelligences Quiz.  After you take the quiz, write an informal note that does the following:

• Lists your three strongest intelligences
• Lists two concrete strategies or approaches that you would like to use while reading AQotWF

AQotWF Reading Time

Read and annotate!

Debrief and Discussion

Debrief reading and MI with Stephen

War 4 Corners

Respond verbally to statements about war.

HOMEWORK

1. Class Supplies:  Have all supplies in the syllabus with you on Monday.  DUE: Monday, 8/26
2. AQotWF:  Read and annotate through Chapter 3.  DUE: Monday, 8/26

WWIII Brainstorm and AQotWF Intro

Starter 1: WWIII?
What would start WWIII?

1. Who would have to be assassinated?  Would assassination actually be a cause?  Why/why not?
2. What countries would likely be involved?  why?
3. What would warfare look like?  Think about weapons, victims, speed...
4. Would civilians be targeted?  Why/why not?

Our Stories

Stephen led activity about the differences and similarities between history and story.

Creative Historians Project

See handout linked above for details on the project.

All Quiet on the Western Front (AQotWF)

1. Read that sucka!  Annotate as you go.

HOMEWORK

1. Signed Syllabus:  Return the last page of the syllabus signed by you and your parents.  DUE: Friday, 8/23.
2. Class Supplies:  Bring all the supplies from the syllabus to class.  DUE: Monday, 8/26.

First Day! Welcome to AHS and 10th Grade!

Welcome Back!
Hi everyone!  I am super excited to be teaching you guys for 10th grade humanities this year.  We are going to have an amazing year together!

Introductions
Meet new people and form groups!

Class Procedures

1. Read over the Class Procedures rubric.
2. Stage a picture for a 1 on the rubric- have Lori take a picture.
3. Stage a picture for a 3 on the rubric- have Lori take a picture.

Starter 1: Truth of War

Freewrite on the following question.  No more than one page!  What is the truth of war?

1. Swap papers with the person sitting next to you.  Write your favorite sentence from theirs on the side board, with their name next to it.
2. In your starter, under your freewrite, write the sentence from the board that is your favorite, and what it makes you think.

Syllabus and Debrief

1. Read the syllabus
2. Highlight the 5 most important things in the syllabus.  NO MORE THAN 5!
3. Write a question the syllabus brings up for you on the question board.
4. Debrief with Lori.

Required Activities

See activities on the second page of the handout linked above.

HOMEWORK:

1. Signed Syllabus:  Have your parents fill out and sign the last page of the syllabus after they've read it.  DUE: Friday, 8/23/13
2. Class Supplies:  Buy all class supplies needed for this class, have them ready to go on Monday!  DUE: Monday, 8/26/13

TPOL Reminders!!!

1. Professional Dress:  Please remember to dress professionally.  Gentlemen, that means slacks or chinos with a collared shirt and tie (jackets are optional).  NO sneakers!  Ladies, dresses or skirt/blouses, or dress pants are fine.  Please remember that what is appropriate for a dance is often not appropriate for a job interview!

2. Practice! Practice! Practice!  This weekend, please your time to practice your interview questions with you parents, your friends, your dog, your reflection in the mirror.  Use the QUESTION BANK to help you practice and prepare.

3. Concrete Examples and Evidence:  Remember that you need some type of concrete example or piece of evidence for every question.  Give us specifics and details.

4. When to be here:  You only need to be at school for your 15 minute time slot.  Please do not hang out at the school before or after your presentation!

You guys are going to be fantastic!  Can't wait to see you all in your interviews next week.  :)

TPOL Prep: Practice Makes Perfect!

TURN IN 

• Final Draft Cover Letters
• DP link (emailed to Lori)

Questions and Evidence

• 10 minutes to finish brainstorming questions and come up with evidence/examples for each question.
• Get question bank on board

Example

• Get 1-2 volunteers to come up and answer 2 questions each
• Whole class critique

Practice and Critique Questions

• Start with gimme question, then ask 2-3 follow-up questions.  Should be at least one about cover letter/resume.
• Give feedback, score on rubric
• Groups of 4

Homework

Practice!  Practice!  Practice!  Use the QUESTION BANK to help you practice, but remember that we can ask you about anything on your cover letter and resume as well.