Friday, November 29, 2024

Lesson 28

 

Students read their personal novels  - - Those who are not bringing novels to class need to make adjustments, as it will impact their performance in a number of ways. 

Groups discussed common, societal values - related to courtesy/kindness/consideration - as they pertain to peers, strangers, and people in positions of authority. 

Groups continued their conversations about whether or not Michael Phelps has an unfair physical advantage over his competitors - - We discussed what could be done to even things out - whether or not harm my be done by the evening - and if folks who have opinions, but no scientific knowledge/understanding/expertise should get to decide such things.

We read "Harrison Bergeron." - Students have no specific homework, but must come to class prepared to discuss what it is that they think Vonnegut wants them to think about.

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Lesson 39

 Students handed in their TPCASTT work, and then read their personal novels.  Groups went through their TPCASTT work together, and then we d...