Friday, January 31, 2020


1.     Opening
A.   Reviewing Learning Targets (3 minutes)
  •  I can make connections between the texts I have read in this unit, and the title and lyrics in “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
  •  I can cite evidence from the text to support my connections between the lyrics and text.
  • I can listen to others and build on their ideas during a Socratic Seminar discussion.


B.   Making Discussion Goals (10 minutes)

2.     Work Time
A.   Socratic Seminars (25 minutes)

3.     Closing and Assessment
A.   Self-Assessment and Teacher Feedback (7 minutes)

4.     Homework
A.   Read Chapter 6, pages 99-123 in A Mighty Long Way and complete the structured notes.
B.  Read a good book--perhaps the one related to your Genius Hour project.
C.  Set aside time to work on your Genius Hour project this weekend--even if it's only 15 minutes.  Record what you learned and how you learned it.
D.  Bring a book related to your Genius Hour project on Monday.
E.  Get a journal, notebook, or set up an Google Doc to record what you learn in GH.

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