Friday, September 8, 2017

Finally, a Socratic Seminar: September 8, 2017

Focus: How are Steinbeck's characters evolving (or devolving)?

1. Warming up with the Sparknotes oath, a dramatic presentation, and Socratic ticket musical chairs

2. Enjoying our first real Socratic seminar: Chapters 4-7 in East of Eden

3. Wrapping up with final take-aways, questions, and kudos

4. Taking a sneak peak of Chapter 8 (don't read it right before bedtime)

HW:
1. For Monday: Read Chapters 8 and 9  and create your next reading ticket for Monday's Socratic (click here for some reading ticket ideas).

2. In general: 
  • If you're struggling to keep up with the reading during the week, use the weekend to read ahead (see bookmark for this week's chapter assignments).
  • If you haven't posted your Big Question Blog(s)--one paragraph or so to unpack the question; one paragraph or so to use Oedipus Rex to explore your question--please take care of that over the weekend.
  • Work on your college essay (due September 18).

3. Heads up: We will have our next timed writing on Tuesday. Bring your previous timed writing with you to help you remember what to work on.

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