2015-2016+Daily+Assignments+for+IBS+English+12

=Daily Assignments for American Literature (2015-2016)=

Quarter 1
10 August, Monday 6 August, Thursday
 * In-class: We discussed the two versions of "I never saw a Moor"
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 * In-class: We went over the syllabus for IBS English. Students devised rules for the class. We then watched the following video about "moonshot thinking" and students had to write down quotes from the video clip that they found inspirational or that touched them in some meaningful way. Period 2 was able to complete the "What is poetry?" exercise, but period 3 has not started it yet. For the exercise, students worked in groups to finish one of the following prompts:
 * Poetry is...
 * Poetry is about...
 * Poetry can...
 * Poetry appears...
 * Poets are...
 * Moonshot thinking video (worth watching over again!)
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 * HW: Read the Dickinson poem, "I never saw a Moor" and annotate your copy. Write down the definitions for the words you do not understand. Look for patterns. Make connections, Offer interpretations or write down your questions.