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unit three - persepolis

Week Fourteen. 4 dec-8 dec

14.1
Journal: Write an example of a theme concept and a theme statement.
Agenda: Socratic Seminar Practice
​Homework: Chapters 12, 13, 14
14.2
Journal: Write a potential theme statement for Persepolis.
Agenda: Discussing Theme + How it is developed
Homework: Finish Persepolis with enough time to prepare for Friday's Socratic Seminar
14.3
​Journal: Find a panel in  Persepolis; reproduce it in your journal and modify it to apply to your life. 
Agenda: Reading and Preparation Time
​Homework: Prepare Socratic Seminar Questions for Friday.
14.4
Journal: Draw an event from your life recently as a panel with a caption.
14.5
Journal: Reflect on the Socratic seminar.

 week thirteen. 27 nov-1  dec

13.1
Journal: Predict when Ms. Gilpin will finish grading Animal Farm essays.
Agenda: History Intro to Persepolis (PPT on right); begin reading
Homework​: None
13.2
Journal: Introduce yourself to your new group. Write down one new fact about each new tablemate.
Agenda: Analyzing panels of Persepolis
Homework: Make sure you've completed Chapters 1-5 for discussion tomorrow. 
13.3
Journal: Free Write (7 minutes!)
Agenda: Discussion Reflection + Skills; Socratic Seminar discussion
Homework: Read Chapters 6 (The Party) and 7 (The Heroes) (Text to the right)
13.4
Journal:
Agenda​: Socratic Seminar Skills and Practice
Homework​: Read Chapters 8 and 9

week twelve. 20 nov-22 nov

12.1
Journal: What is the idea/message of this piece of art?
Agenda: Graphic Terminology (PPT to right)
Homework: Check out the essay rubric, at right, if you like.
Final draft Animal Farm essay due Wednesday 8:00. 
Late work is -10% per day; last possible day Monday Nov 27th. 
In-Class Reading of Persepolis starts Monday Nov 27th; buy the book if you want!
Mousetrap Extra Credit assignment is on the Home page. 
12.2
Journal: What do you know about Iran? 
Agenda: Analyzing Panels with Graphic Terminology - Worksheet to right (Please read the PPT and complete the worksheet if absent. Due end of class Monday.)
Homework: Final Draft Animal Farm Essay due 10:00am on Turnitin.com!
12.3
Journal: Quick reflection on the essay process.
Agenda: SS Movie
Homework: Read "Persepolis Group Roles" and take the Google Survey (coming soon!)