Intro Wrap-Up

Agenda:

• What makes a good English goal?
• Writing English goals
• Pre-reading strategies
• Cisneros' background
• What does this suggest that the text might be about?

Homework:

• Make sure that you have all of your supplies for Tuesday

What are English Proficiencies?

Agenda:

• Review Questions
• Go over standards
• Paper portfolios + Habits of Work chart
• Digital Portfolios

Homework:

• Make sure you have supplies for class

2016-2017 Welcome

Agenda:

• Syllabus

Homework:

• Locate binder for course

Wrap-Up

Agenda:

• Finish documentary
• Review: Crooks' depiction

Homework:

• Finish text for Monday

Link to Steinbeck's Nobel Prize Speech

https://youtu.be/7SKEODtaQUU

The Extent of the American Dream

Agenda:

• Review Homework questions
• The N-Word documentary

Homework:

• Review vocab
• Read rest of text for Monday

OMM American Dream

Agenda:

• Journal warm-up
• Discuss themes from last class/add to theme chart
• Comparison of OMM and American Farmer Letters
• Think/Pair/Share
• Discuss of similarities and differences

Homework:

• Read chapter four
• Answer the questions about Crooks