20.10.10

Wednesday, October 20th - Period 1

Power: Day 9

Do Now: At this point, What questions do you have about this unit on power and literacy and our book, The Pearl?

Critical Thinking Question: What makes a good inquiry question?  Why is it important to inquire?  How can your learning experience be more personal?

Content: Beginning of chapter 5, The Pearl Video, Presentation of skills learned thus far, Presentation of Inquiry

Class Activities: Construction of our own inquiry questions into literacy, voting on a class inquiry for the unit, identifying your own personal inquiry.

Homework: Portfolio Entry #5: Write your own story of the path of your education.  What do your parents and guardians expect and wish for your education?  What are your own expectations for your education?  In your story, include details and examples from your own education path and how they affect you as a student today.