Core 1:

* Quarter 2 question: How do we continually push the boundaries of what is possible?

* Watch what is possible when you don’t let the boundaries bind you:

* Space and Time

* Second Life

* How can you use another author’s words to prove your point?

* What are the attributes of a good quotation?

* How do you plug that quotation into a persuasive paper?

* How do you use those words to weave your own theories and ideas?

* Extensions:

* Practice proving a point with someone else’s words by writing out 3 quotations from any book and then proving something about the book (characters, plot, theme, etc.) with them (for Wednesday).

Core 2:

* Quarter 2 Question: How would you define “us vs. them?”

* What does “Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry?” mean to you?

* Read chapter 1.

* Use the five types of characterization to explore Cassie.

* Extensions: finish the five types of characterization quick character sketch (10 actions and 5 of the other four categories) and finish reading chapter 1.

Core 3:

* Quarter 2 Question: What are the boundaries of what is possible?

* In our Language Arts classroom?

* In Merchant of Venice?

* “Perform” your MOV podcasts.

* What do we learn from this summary that we did not learn from any other?

* How does this format lend itself to the rest of our work with MOV?

* Read 2 more scenes in MOV

* How does the relationship between Bassanio and Antonio develop?

* What is our first impression of Shylock?

* Extensions:

* Due Thursday: Write out what you believe the boundaries of Shylock’s life are?

Core 4:

* Quarter 2 question: How do we continually push the boundaries of what is possible?

* Watch what is possible when you don’t let the boundaries bind you:

* Space and Time

* Second Life

* Finish the persuasive speeches (and recordings) and debrief.

* What were some of the most persuasive things you heard?

* What were some of the best uses of language?

* Did these things intersect?

* Extensions:

* Make sure you have your multi-cultural novel finished and your persuasion and change notes for our discussion.