Monday, November 2
- Free Write:
- Explain Morrie’s philosophy about family (91-93). What kind of rapport does he have with his own family?
- What is Morrie trying to tell Mitch about family … what is his advice to Mitch?
- Explain whether you do or do not agree with Morrie’s philosophy.
- Quiz
- Vocab Packet 5
- Small group discussion and writing: In your small groups, choose one of the following questions to respond to with one solid quote sandwich paragraph:
- Explain what you think Morrie means by the aphorism, “Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live.”
- Who is Mitch’s brother? What is their relationship? Why do you think Mitch includes the flashback about their childhood?
- What animal would Morrie like to be if he were reincarnated? Why do you think he chooses this animal?
For tomorrow: read pages 109-129 and write one double entry journal entry, focusing on Morrie's aphorisms
Vocab packet 5 is due on Friday
Vocab test 5 is on Friday
Tuesday, November 3
- Free write: How does Morrie think a person should approach emotion (p. 103)? How does this contrast with the way Mitch feels? Explain which approach is the closest to the way you deal with emotion.
- Make flashcards for this week's vocabulary words! 15 points! If you all as a class can average a B+ (17.5 out of 20) on the test, I will bring in treats the last day of class (November 13).
For tomorrow: read pages 130-141 and write one double entry journal entry, focusing on Morrie's aphorisms
Vocab packet 5 is due on Friday
Vocab test 5 is on Friday
Wednesday, November 4
- Free Write: What does Morrie mean by the ‘brainwashing’ going on in the United States (p. 124)? Explain why you agree or disagree.
- PowerPoint and lecture on comma usage
- Comma work: From today’s free write, choose a sentence or two to rewrite according to the following guidelines:
- Write a Compound Sentence: a sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, yet, so).
- Write a sentence with a nonessential clause or phrase. Remember, this clause or phrase adds extra information to a sentence and can be eliminated from the sentence without influencing the meaning of the sentence.
- Write a sentence with a dependent (Introductory) clause placed at the beginning of it. Remember, a dependent clausee cannot be its own sentence, and in this case could be flipped to the end of the sentence and still make sense.
- THEN, divide into groups of 3-4 and begin work on the aphorism poster project
For tomorrow: read pages 142-159 and write one double entry journal entry, focusing on Morrie's aphorisms
Vocab packet 5 is due on Friday
Vocab test 5 is on Friday
Thursday, November 5
- Free Write: What does Morrie mean by people building their own little subcultures (p. 155)? Explain why you agree or disagree.
- Work on aphorism poster project
For tomorrow: read pages 160-178 and write one double entry journal entry, focusing on Morrie's aphorisms
Vocab packet 5 is due tomorrow
Vocab test 5 is tomorrow
Friday, November 6
- Vocab packet 5 due
- Vocab 5 Test
- Groups present aphorism poster project
- Introduce unit essay
For Monday: read pages 179-end (199) and write one double entry journal entry, focusing on Morrie's aphorisms
